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
- Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
- Contrary to something; discordant.
- Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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