Abominable (en. Abominable)

/a.bo.mi.'na.βle/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Worthy of being abominated, that is, provoking a strong rejection.
The crime he committed was considered abominable.
El crimen que cometió fue considerado abominable.
Extremely unpleasant or despicable.
The situation was so abominable that no one wanted to see it.
La situación era tan abominable que nadie quería verla.
That arouses aversion or dislike.
His attitudes were considered abominable by his peers.
Sus actitudes eran consideradas abominables por sus compañeros.

Etymology

From Latin 'abominabilis', meaning 'reprehensible' or 'detestable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abominable act
An act that is extremely bad or condemnable.
acto abominable
abominable sin
A transgression that is considered especially grave.
pecado abominable
abominable snowman
Cryptid that is supposedly inhabiting the mountainous regions of the Himalayas.
abominable hombre de las nieves

Related Words

abomination
Action or thing that is considered contrary to morality.
abominación
abominator
That abominates or despises something.
abominador
abominably
In an abominable manner.
abominablemente

Slang Meanings

Something very bad or of poor quality.
That movie was abominable, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Esa película fue abominable, no la recomendaría a nadie.
Used to describe very negative behavior.
His attitude today was abominable, I don't understand why he acted that way.
Su actitud hoy fue abominable, no entiendo por qué actuó así.