Abominated: meaning, definitions and examples
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abominated
[ əˈbɒmɪneɪtɪd ]
strong dislike
Abominated means to have a deep-seated aversion to something or someone. It indicates a strong feeling of repulsion or disgust, often associated with moral objections.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She abominated the idea of cheating on the exam.
- He abominated the cruelty he witnessed in the animal testing lab.
- Many people abominated the new policy that restricted freedom of speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "abominated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abominado
🇮🇳 घृणित
🇩🇪 verabscheut
🇮🇩 dibenci
🇺🇦 обурений
🇵🇱 zabroniony
🇯🇵 忌み嫌われた
🇫🇷 abominé
🇪🇸 abominado
🇹🇷 nefret edilen
🇰🇷 혐오받는
🇸🇦 مكروه
🇨🇿 opovrženíhodný
🇸🇰 opovrhnutý
🇨🇳 被厌恶的
🇸🇮 obsojen
🇮🇸 fyrirbannaður
🇰🇿 жек көрілген
🇬🇪 გაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 nifrət edilən
🇲🇽 abominado
Word origin
The word 'abominated' comes from the Latin word 'abominari', which means 'to abhor' or 'to detest'. The prefix 'ab-' means 'away from', and 'ominari' relates to 'omen' or 'to forebode'. The term has been used since the early 18th century to express a strong aversion or hatred toward something perceived as wrong or distasteful. It conveys a sense of moral indignation and is often used in contexts where ethical or personal principles are involved. Over time, it has been adopted into English literature and conversation as a powerful way to articulate feelings of disgust.