Abhorrent

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