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Abhorrent: meaning, definitions and examples

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abhorrent

 

[ əbˈhɒrənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome. Abhorrent behavior is behavior that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

Synonyms

detestable, loathsome, offensive, repugnant

Examples of usage

  • His abhorrent actions towards animals led to his arrest.
  • She found his behavior abhorrent and decided to cut ties with him.
Context #2 | Adjective

idea

In conflict; contradictory; inconsistent. Abhorrent ideas are ideas that are completely opposed or conflicting with each other.

Synonyms

conflicting, contradictory, inconsistent

Examples of usage

  • The proposal was abhorrent to everything they believed in.
  • His views on politics were considered abhorrent by many.

Translations

Translations of the word "abhorrent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abominável

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक घृणास्पद

🇩🇪 abscheulich

🇮🇩 menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидний

🇵🇱 odrażający

🇯🇵 嫌悪すべき (ken'osubeki)

🇫🇷 abominable

🇪🇸 abominable

🇹🇷 iğrenç

🇰🇷 혐오스러운 (hyeomoseureoun)

🇸🇦 بغيض

🇨🇿 odporný

🇸🇰 odporný

🇨🇳 令人厌恶的 (lìng rén yànwù de)

🇸🇮 gnusen

🇮🇸 viðbjóðslegur

🇰🇿 жиіркенішті

🇬🇪 საზიზღარი

🇦🇿 iyrənc

🇲🇽 abominable

Etymology

The word 'abhorrent' originated from the Latin word 'abhorrere', which means 'to shrink back in horror'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. Over time, 'abhorrent' has retained its meaning of causing repugnance or detestable, reflecting a strong sense of dislike or aversion towards something.

See also: abhorrence, abhorrently.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,329, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.