🤮Abhorrent

adjective
/æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred

Example Sentences

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

Such cruelty is abhorrent to civilized society.

Synonyms

detestable, loathsome, repugnant, revolting, disgusting, hateful, offensive
Entry 1
detestable, loathsome, repugnant, revolting, disgusting
Entry 2
repugnant, hateful, detestable, offensive

Antonyms

agreeable, pleasant, delightful, appealing, acceptable, admirable
Entry 1
agreeable, pleasant, delightful, appealing
Entry 2
acceptable, admirable, pleasant

Collocations

abhorrent behavior, abhorrent practice, find abhorrent, morally abhorrent
Entry 1
abhorrent behavior, abhorrent practice, find abhorrent
Entry 2
abhorrent practice, abhorrent behavior, morally abhorrent

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