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Definition of abhorrent:
Synonyms:
noxious, mean, offensive, foul, detestable, distasteful, nauseous, scornful, horrible, obnoxious, infamous, dreadful, gross, horrendous, nasty, shocking, despicable, horrid, scandalous, sickening, repugnant, shabby, fulsome, contemptible, despisable, rancid, low, filthy, lousy, nauseating, abominable, evil, good, revolting, nefarious, disgusting, loathsome, salacious, rotten, lewd, execrable, awful, raunchy, obscene, repulsive, antipathetic, study atoffensive, wretched, disdainful, noisome, vile, appalling.
- hateful (part of speech: adjective)
- ugly (part of speech: adjective)
Usage examples:
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You will be impatient of your disease, and abhorrent of your remedy.
- "The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. VI. (of 12)", Edmund Burke. -
Giorgione's conception is characteristic in that he endeavours to avoid any touch of realism abhorrent to his nature, which was far more sensitive than that of Palma, Cariani, or even Titian.
- "Giorgione", Herbert Cook. -
The idea of having given the signal for war was abhorrent to him; he felt violently tempted to resign and retire.
- "Studies in Literature and History", Sir Alfred Comyn Lyall.