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单词 abhorrent
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(æbhɒrənt, US -hɔːr-)
adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
[formal]
Racial discrimination is abhorrent to my council and our staff. [+ to]
There are many people who still find the act of abortion abhorrent.
Synonyms: hateful, hated, offensive, disgusting More Synonyms of abhorrent

abhorrent in British English

(əbˈhɒrənt)
adjective
1. 
repugnant; loathsome
2. (when postpositive, foll by of)
feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)
abhorrent of vulgarity
3. (usually postpositive and foll by to)
conflicting (with)
abhorrent to common sense
Derived forms
abhorrently (abˈhorrently)
adverb

abhorrent in American English

(æbˈhɔrənt; æbˈhɑrənt)
adjective
1. 
causing disgust, hatred, etc.; detestable
an abhorrent crime
2. 
feeling abhorrence
3. 
opposed or contrary (to)
abhorrent to his principles
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈhateful
Derived forms
abhorrently (abˈhorrently)
adverb
Word origin
L abhorrens, prp. of abhorrere, abhor

Examples of 'abhorrent' in a sentence
abhorrent

Parents must set a good example and the referee must take a tough stance on this kind of abhorrent behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The club finds all forms of discrimination abhorrent and we are proud of the work we undertake campaigning on this important issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But for some prisoners, their crimes are too abhorrent.
The Sun (2015)
I knew it was to do with drinking and probably with tiredness but my behaviour was abhorrent.
The Sun (2011)
We should find it abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I suspect most of them used methods to amass their sudden wealth that the rest of us would find abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We find it exceptionally abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I think it is an abhorrent, evil crime.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the sort of lying implied when you speak of manipulative people is something I find abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What could possibly have driven me to such an abhorrent act of (middle) class betrayal?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
True, that bastion of alternative culture is the crucible for much that the Right finds abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He said that he would support'any action that can help to stem the tide of this abhorrent behaviour '.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My husband would find it abhorrent and a form of cheating, which I suspect it is.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A senior officer said: 'This sort of behaviour is totally abhorrent and not what we stand for.
The Sun (2006)
We feel that the justice system has let us down twice: first allowing him bail while charged with these abhorrent crimes, and now today.
The Sun (2010)
I have been quite clear that I find their views abhorrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
(adjective) 
Definition
hateful or disgusting
Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent.
Synonyms
hateful
Why must I live in this hateful place?
hated
offensive
the offensive smell of manure
disgusting
The curry was disgusting.
horrible
Still the horrible shrieking came out of his mouth.
revolting
The smell in the cell was revolting.
obscene
It was obscene to spend millions producing unwanted food.
distasteful
an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience
horrid
repellent
She still found the place repellent.
obnoxious
The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave.
despicable
He said it was a despicable crime.
repulsive
repulsive, fat, white slugs
heinous
They are capable of the most heinous acts.
odious
He's the most odious man I have ever met.
repugnant
His actions were improper and repugnant.
loathsome
the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness
abominable
The President described the attack as an abominable crime.
execrable
my neighbour's execrable taste in music
detestable
I find their poor work ethic detestable.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abominable
Definition
very bad or unpleasant
The President described the attack as an abominable crime.
Synonyms
detestable,
shocking,
terrible (informal),
offensive,
foul,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
horrid,
repellent,
atrocious,
obnoxious,
despicable,
repulsive,
base,
heinous,
hellish (informal),
odious,
hateful,
repugnant,
reprehensible,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
contemptible,
villainous,
nauseous,
wretched,
accursed,
execrable,
godawful (slang)
in the sense of despicable
Definition
deserving contempt
He said it was a despicable crime.
Synonyms
contemptible,
mean,
low,
base,
cheap (informal),
infamous,
degrading,
worthless,
disgraceful,
shameful,
vile,
sordid,
pitiful,
abject,
hateful,
reprehensible,
ignominious,
disreputable,
wretched,
scurvy (old-fashioned),
detestable,
scungy (Australian, New Zealand),
beyond contempt
in the sense of detestable
I find their poor work ethic detestable.
Synonyms
hateful,
shocking,
offensive,
disgusting,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
obnoxious,
despicable,
repulsive,
abhorred,
heinous,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abominable,
accursed,
execrable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)

Nearby words of
abhorrent

  • abeyance
  • abhor
  • abhorrence
  • abhorrent
  • abide
  • abide by something
  • abiding

Synonyms of 'abhorrent'

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