Abhorrent

/əbˈhɔːrənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

The idea of cheating on a spouse is abhorrent to many people.

Contrary to morality or the principles of decency.

The abhorrent treatment of prisoners in some facilities has drawn widespread condemnation.

Causing a strong feeling of dislike or hatred.

His abhorrent behavior at the party shocked everyone.

From Latin 'abhorrens', which means 'to shrink back from'.

abhorrent behavior

Actions that provoke strong disgust or aversion.

abhorrent idea

A concept that is deeply offensive or unacceptable.

abhor

To regard with disgust and hatred.

abomination

A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

loathing

A feeling of intense aversion or disgust.

Something that is severely disliked or unacceptable in informal contexts.

That movie was so abhorrent, I couldn't even finish it.

Used to describe a person whose behavior is extremely upsetting.

He's just an abhorrent dude, no one wants to hang out with him.