abhorrent

pronunciation

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Adjective:

offensive to the mind

Word Origin

abhorrent (adj.): 1610s, "in a position or condition to recoil," usually with from; from Latin abhorentem (nominative abhorrens), present participle of abhorrere; see abhor. Meaning "repugnant" is from 1650s. Earlier was abhorrable (late 15c.).

Synonym

adj.

outside from removed distant remote of

adj.

offensive detestable repulsive odious unpleasant abominable disagreeable hideous noisome repellent hateful invidious execrable distasteful shocking horrifying nauseating revolting repugnant displeasing horrible sickening atrocious obnoxious despicable disgusting loathsome heinous rank

adj.

to resistant opposed averse against loath

Example

1. The idea that mr obama is applying proper standards of justice to terrorists is as abhorrent to al-qaeda as it seems to be to mr cheney .

2. He writes that nine out of ten persons in the population were affected by some of this country 's abhorrent diseases .

3. Introducing mr irving , the president of the union described his views as " despicable and abhorrent " , adopting columbia 's " invite and insult " approach .

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