abhorrent (Meaning)
abhorrent (s)
offensive to the mind
abhorrent (a.)
Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts.
Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to.
Detestable.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abhorrent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- desirable
- gratifying
- nice
- welcome
- sweet
- pleasurable
- pleasant
- enjoyable
- palatable
- congenial
- satisfying
- delightful
- attractive
- heavenly
- attractive
- delightful
- acceptable
- heavenly
- agreeable
- pleasant
- satisfying
- welcome
- sweet
- appealing
- enjoyable
- alluring
- inoffensive
- palatable
- congenial
- innocuous
- appealing
- desirable
- alluring
- inoffensive
- acceptable
- delicious
- gratifying
- nice
- innocuous
- agreeable
- pleasurable
- delicious
Synonyms:
- vile
- foul
- fulsome
- noisome
- undesirable
- abominable
- horrific
- revolting
- nauseating
- nasty
- unpleasant
- distasteful
- scandalous
- rancid
- horrid
- gruesome
- evil
- appalling
- repulsive
- odious
- horrendous
- terrible
- gross
- nauseous
- repellent
- disturbing
- loathsome
- noxious
- repugnant
Antonyms:
- blest
- felicitous
- delectable
- unobjectionable
- luscious
- likeable
- unexceptionable
- dreamy
- inviting
- likeable
- wholesome
- savory
- blessed
- pleasing
- wholesome
- felicitous
- healthful
- darling
- savoury
- dulcet
- unexceptionable
- savoury
- luscious
- blessed
- pleasing
- darling
- unobjectionable
- dreamy
- savory
- dulcet
- healthy
- healthy
- delectable
- blest
- healthful
- inviting
- likable
- likable
Synonyms:
- atrocious
- unsavory
- despicable
- nightmarish
- detestable
- contemptible
- ghastly
- sick
- uncivilized
- miserable
- grim
- unspeakable
- unhealthy
- monstrous
- unwanted
- repellant
- frightful
- execrable
- unchristian
- unholy
- distressing
- dislikeable
- heinous
- horrifying
- barbarous
- ungodly
- sickly
- grisly
- objectionable
- unwelcome
- hard
- dislikable
- unwholesome
- disagreeable
- exceptionable
- hateful
- brackish
- macabre
- upsetting
- lousy
- lurid
Antonyms:
abhorrent Sentence Examples
- The discriminatory policies were widely viewed as abhorrent, prompting public outcry for change.
- The use of chemical weapons in the conflict was universally condemned as abhorrent by the international community.
- The abhorrent behavior of the corrupt officials led to their expulsion from public office.
- The speaker denounced hate speech as abhorrent and emphasized the importance of fostering tolerance.
- The revelation of systemic abuse within the institution was deemed abhorrent by the public.
- The community united against the abhorrent act of environmental destruction, demanding stricter regulations.
- The film depicted the abhorrent reality of human trafficking, shedding light on the plight of victims.
- The politician's abhorrent comments sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
- The company faced severe consequences for its abhorrent labor practices, including widespread boycotts.
- The journalist exposed the abhorrent living conditions in the overcrowded prisons, leading to calls for criminal justice reform.
FAQs About the word abhorrent
offensive to the mindAbhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts., Contrary or repugnant; d
offensive, sickening, dreadful, awful, shocking, ugly, obscene, horrible,disgusting, obnoxious
desirable, gratifying, nice, welcome, sweet, pleasurable, pleasant, enjoyable, palatable, congenial
The discriminatory policies were widely viewed as abhorrent, prompting public outcry for change.
The use of chemical weapons in the conflict was universally condemned as abhorrent by the international community.
The abhorrent behavior of the corrupt officials led to their expulsion from public office.
The speaker denounced hate speech as abhorrent and emphasized the importance of fostering tolerance.
