Aborrecible (en. Abhorrent)

/aβoɾreˈθiβle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is extremely hateful or detestable.
Violence is an abominable act that should not be tolerated.
La violencia es un acto aborrecible que no debe ser tolerado.
Describes behavior that provokes repulsion.
The abuse of power is considered an abominable act in any society.
El abuso de poder es considerado un acto aborrecible en cualquier sociedad.
Used to qualify situations that generate contempt or outrage.
His abominable attitude during the meeting surprised everyone.
Su aborrecible actitud durante la reunión sorprendió a todos.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to abhor', which comes from the Latin 'aborrescere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abominable in someone's eyes
Something that is seen with great aversion or disdain by someone.
aborrecible a los ojos de alguien
abominable act
Any act that is considered morally unacceptable or unpleasant.
acción aborrecible

Related Words

abhor
To feel aversion or disdain toward something or someone.
aborrecer
abhorrence
Feeling of hatred or contempt.
aborrecimiento
abhorrently
In a way that manifests aversion or disdain.
aborrecidamente

Slang Meanings

Something that no one wants to tolerate.
That movie is so abominable that I fell asleep watching it.
Esa película es tan aborrecible que me dormí viéndola.
A person who causes immediate rejection.
He behaves so abominably that no one wants to go out with him.
Se comporta de forma tan aborrecible que nadie quiere salir con él.