abhorrent

The word “abhorrent” has 3 syllables: a-bhor-rent

It's pronounced as /əˈbɔrənt/

What is synonym and antonym for abhorrent?

In the thesaurus, “abhorrent” has 129 synonyms and 55 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abhorrent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abhorrent

abominable
appalling
arrogant
atrocious
awful
barbarous
bold-faced
brackish
brash
brassy
brazen
catty
cavalier
cheeky
cocky
contemptible
contemptuous
cruel
despicable
despiteful
detestable
disagreeable
discourteous
disdainful
disgusting
dislikable
dislikeable
disrespectful
distasteful
distressing
disturbing
dreadful
evil
exceptionable
execrable
foul
fresh
frightful
fulsome
ghastly
grewsome
grim
grisly
gross
gruesome
hard
hateful
haughty
heinous
hideous
hifalutin
high-handed
high-hat
highfalutin
horrendous
horrible
horrid
horrific
horrifying
impertinent
impudent
insolent
loathsome
lofty
lordly
lousy
lurid
macabre
malevolent
malicious
malign
malignant
mean
miserable
monstrous
nasty
nauseating
nauseous
nightmarish
noisome
noxious
objectionable
obnoxious
obscene
odious
off-putting
offensive
pompous
pretentious
prideful
rancid
repellant
repellent
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
sassy
saucy
scandalous
scornful
self-important
shocking
sick
sickening
sickish
sickly
sniffish
snobbish
spiteful
supercilious
superior
terrible
ugly
unchristian
uncivilized
undesirable
ungodly
unhealthy
unholy
unpleasant
unsavory
unspeakable
unwanted
unwelcome
unwholesome
uppish
uppity
upsetting
vile

Antonyms for abhorrent

acceptable
accepting
admiring
agreeable
alluring
appealing
applauding
appreciative
approving
attractive
blessed
blest
congenial
courteous
darling
deferential
delectable
delicious
delightful
delightsome
desirable
dreamy
dulcet
enjoyable
felicitous
gratifying
healthful
healthy
heavenly
innocuous
inoffensive
inviting
likable
likeable
luscious
nice
palatable
pleasant
pleasing
pleasurable
polite
regardful
respectful
restorative
salubrious
salutary
satisfying
savory
savoury
sweet
tolerant
unexceptionable
unobjectionable
welcome
wholesome

Meanings of abhorrent

adjective
1. Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
2. Contrary to something; discordant.
3. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
4. Detestable or repugnant.

Example Sentences

The community deemed the discriminatory practices abhorrent and called for immediate change.
The artist refused to create art that conveyed messages deemed abhorrent to their personal values.
The society united against the abhorrent acts of violence, advocating for peace and justice.
The new policy was met with public outcry as many found it morally abhorrent.
The leader's comments were widely criticized as being offensive and abhorrent to the principles of equality.

On this page you'll find 184 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abhorrent, such as: abominable, acceptable, accepting, admiring, agreeable, alluring, appalling.

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