abhorrent

[ ab-hawr-uhnt, -hor- ]

/ æbˈhɔr ənt, -ˈhɒr- /

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adjective

causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome: an abhorrent deed.

utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed by to): abhorrent to reason.

feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed by of): abhorrent of waste.

remote in character (usually followed by from): abhorrent from the principles of law.

Origin of abhorrent

First recorded in 1610–20, abhorrent is from the Latin word abhorrent- (stem of abhorrēns, present participle of abhorrēre). See abhor, -ent

SYNONYMS FOR abhorrent

1 shocking, abominable.

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OTHER WORDS FROM abhorrent

ab·hor·rent·ly, adverbun·ab·hor·rent·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH abhorrent

aberrant, abhorrent

Words nearby abhorrent

abhenry, Abhidhamma Pitaka, abhominable, abhor, abhorrence, abhorrent, Abia, Abiathar, Abib, abidance, abide

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Example sentences from the Web for abhorrent

But one description was abhorrent on a level far above politics: “Aspergery.”
Yes, ‘Aspergery’ Is a Slur and It's Time to Stop Using It|Emily Shire|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To be clear, what Peterson (allegedly) did is abhorrent and almost beyond comprehension.
Adrian Peterson’s ‘Whooping’ and Ray Rice’s Knockout Are Both Domestic Violence|Robert Silverman|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In that interview, Paul made it a point to frequently note how he finds discrimination “abhorrent.”
Why Blacks Aren't Libertarians|Keli Goff|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But I have never met someone who actually confronts people for their abhorrent behavior after the workplace bullying is over.
Should You Confront Your Old Bully?|Keli Goff|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Still, the whole thing is so abhorrent that hardly anyone is waiting for the tape to be verified.
As ‘Punishment,’ Clippers Bigot Donald Sterling Could Make $1 Billion|Robert Silverman|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gillian had fled to her mother, entreating her to explain to her father that such jests were abhorrent to her.
Beechcroft at Rockstone|Charlotte M. Yonge
At the same time the doctrine of future rewards and punishments reached an abhorrent evolution.
The Rise of the Mediaeval Church|Alexander Clarence Flick
They received us kindly and fed us well only to devote us to the most abhorrent of deaths.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille
These representations disclose the most abhorrent and execrable cruelties.
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. I (of 2)|George Catlin
I do not care to boast, you understand, and to be forced into self-praise is abhorrent to me.
Figures of Earth|James Branch Cabell

British Dictionary definitions for abhorrent

abhorrent

/ (əbˈhɒrənt) /

adjective

repugnant; loathsome

(when postpositive, foll by of) feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)abhorrent of vulgarity

(usually postpositive and foll by to) conflicting (with)abhorrent to common sense

Derived forms of abhorrent

abhorrently, adverb

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单词	abhorrent
释义	abhorrent [ ab-hawr-uhnt, -hor- ] / æbˈhɔr ənt, -ˈhɒr- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR abhorrent ON THESAURUS.COM adjective causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome: an abhorrent deed. utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed by to): abhorrent to reason. feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed by of): abhorrent of waste. remote in character (usually followed by from): abhorrent from the principles of law. Origin of abhorrent First recorded in 1610–20, abhorrent is from the Latin word abhorrent- (stem of abhorrēns, present participle of abhorrēre). See abhor, -ent SYNONYMS FOR abhorrent 1 shocking, abominable. SEE SYNONYMS FOR abhorrent ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM abhorrent ab·hor·rent·ly, adverbun·ab·hor·rent·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH abhorrent aberrant, abhorrent Words nearby abhorrent abhenry, Abhidhamma Pitaka, abhominable, abhor, abhorrence, abhorrent, Abia, Abiathar, Abib, abidance, abide Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for abhorrent But one description was abhorrent on a level far above politics: “Aspergery.” Yes, ‘Aspergery’ Is a Slur and It's Time to Stop Using It\|Emily Shire\|October 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To be clear, what Peterson (allegedly) did is abhorrent and almost beyond comprehension. Adrian Peterson’s ‘Whooping’ and Ray Rice’s Knockout Are Both Domestic Violence\|Robert Silverman\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In that interview, Paul made it a point to frequently note how he finds discrimination “abhorrent.” Why Blacks Aren't Libertarians\|Keli Goff\|August 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But I have never met someone who actually confronts people for their abhorrent behavior after the workplace bullying is over. Should You Confront Your Old Bully?\|Keli Goff\|August 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Still, the whole thing is so abhorrent that hardly anyone is waiting for the tape to be verified. As ‘Punishment,’ Clippers Bigot Donald Sterling Could Make $1 Billion\|Robert Silverman\|April 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Gillian had fled to her mother, entreating her to explain to her father that such jests were abhorrent to her. Beechcroft at Rockstone\|Charlotte M. Yonge At the same time the doctrine of future rewards and punishments reached an abhorrent evolution. The Rise of the Mediaeval Church\|Alexander Clarence Flick They received us kindly and fed us well only to devote us to the most abhorrent of deaths. A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder\|James De Mille These representations disclose the most abhorrent and execrable cruelties. Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. I (of 2)\|George Catlin I do not care to boast, you understand, and to be forced into self-praise is abhorrent to me. Figures of Earth\|James Branch Cabell British Dictionary definitions for abhorrent abhorrent / (əbˈhɒrənt) / adjective repugnant; loathsome (when postpositive, foll by of) feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)abhorrent of vulgarity (usually postpositive and foll by to) conflicting (with)abhorrent to common sense Derived forms of abhorrent abhorrently, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to abhorrent despicable, repulsive, loathsome, detestable, execrable, offensive, revolting
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abhorrent

adjective

Origin of abhorrent

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OTHER WORDS FROM abhorrent

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH abhorrent

Words nearby abhorrent

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British Dictionary definitions for abhorrent

adjective

Derived forms of abhorrent

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