Definition of abhorrent in English:

abhorrent

adjective əbˈhɒr(ə)nt

Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
令人厌恶，可恶的
racism was abhorrent to us all
我们大家对种族歧视都深恶痛绝。
Example sentencesExamples
- Their manifesto is totally racist and abhorrent to anybody with a basic understanding of genetics, yet they are gaining strength.
- Let me state now that I do find prostitution to be abhorrent.
- Yes, the animals themselves are raised and slaughtered in abhorrent conditions, and stuffed with antibiotics.
- At the same time, if moral guidance is itself morally repugnant, then self-contempt is equally as abhorrent.
- The combination of horrific makeup, abhorrent timing, and trite jokes has literally become painful.
- I find it abhorrent that some groups of Bolton's community, such as pensioners, will struggle to meet the increase.
- It has a powerful way of making acceptable what was once abhorrent or repulsive.
- And he felt it was up to politicians to outlaw abhorrent practice.
- They must reject the abhorrent demands of hostage takers and bandits and, if necessary, commit more funds and more troops.
- It's as abhorrent and repellent and disgusting to me as it ever was.
- Begging is a horrible word and yet it is not as abhorrent as stealing.
- Whatever the cause, I discovered that I was terrorised and was behaving in ways that were both irrational and abhorrent.
- The idea that covenant marriage ought to be sanctioned by the state is illiberal, reprehensible and abhorrent.
- They've manipulated it into existence and I find that abhorrent.
- When are we going to understand that debt slavery is an abomination, is abhorrent to God?
- Abusive child labor is abhorrent and should be banned and eradicated.
- But sensible people surely find this not only abhorrent, but alarming.
- Such a scenario appears incongruous, if not abhorrent, to many.
- The notion that beggars might be more vigorously pursued is abhorrent.
- The most abhorrent smells come from that place - cabbage-pork-shellfish smells.
Synonyms
detestable, detested, hateful, hated, loathsome, loathed, despicable, despised, abominable, abominated, execrable, execrated, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible

Derivatives

abhorrently

adverb

The decision to replace someone is often taken on the basis of acquaintanceship, on the principle of personal devotion or, more abhorrently, for money.
Example sentencesExamples
- The scenes of appalling neglect we witnessed in these sheds were abhorrently cruel.
- It was a decade when copious talk of universal human rights mingled abhorrently with the most brazen crimes against humanity.
- Those who vocalised their prejudices so abhorrently midweek did not speak for an entire country.
- It is not uncommon for the airline staff to treat him abhorrently.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin abhorrent- 'shuddering away from in horror', from the verb abhorrere (see abhor).

Rhymes

torrent, warrant

Definition of abhorrent in US English:

abhorrent

adjective

Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
令人厌恶，可恶的
racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all
我们大家对种族歧视都深恶痛绝。
Example sentencesExamples
- They've manipulated it into existence and I find that abhorrent.
- Such a scenario appears incongruous, if not abhorrent, to many.
- Whatever the cause, I discovered that I was terrorised and was behaving in ways that were both irrational and abhorrent.
- The most abhorrent smells come from that place - cabbage-pork-shellfish smells.
- It has a powerful way of making acceptable what was once abhorrent or repulsive.
- It's as abhorrent and repellent and disgusting to me as it ever was.
- But sensible people surely find this not only abhorrent, but alarming.
- Let me state now that I do find prostitution to be abhorrent.
- Their manifesto is totally racist and abhorrent to anybody with a basic understanding of genetics, yet they are gaining strength.
- Yes, the animals themselves are raised and slaughtered in abhorrent conditions, and stuffed with antibiotics.
- I find it abhorrent that some groups of Bolton's community, such as pensioners, will struggle to meet the increase.
- The notion that beggars might be more vigorously pursued is abhorrent.
- Begging is a horrible word and yet it is not as abhorrent as stealing.
- The idea that covenant marriage ought to be sanctioned by the state is illiberal, reprehensible and abhorrent.
- And he felt it was up to politicians to outlaw abhorrent practice.
- At the same time, if moral guidance is itself morally repugnant, then self-contempt is equally as abhorrent.
- The combination of horrific makeup, abhorrent timing, and trite jokes has literally become painful.
- They must reject the abhorrent demands of hostage takers and bandits and, if necessary, commit more funds and more troops.
- Abusive child labor is abhorrent and should be banned and eradicated.
- When are we going to understand that debt slavery is an abomination, is abhorrent to God?
Synonyms
detestable, detested, hateful, hated, loathsome, loathed, despicable, despised, abominable, abominated, execrable, execrated, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin abhorrent- ‘shuddering away from in horror’, from the verb abhorrere (see abhor).

词汇	abhorrent
释义	Definition of abhorrent in English: abhorrent adjective əbˈhɒr(ə)nt Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. 令人厌恶，可恶的 racism was abhorrent to us all 我们大家对种族歧视都深恶痛绝。 Example sentencesExamples Their manifesto is totally racist and abhorrent to anybody with a basic understanding of genetics, yet they are gaining strength. Let me state now that I do find prostitution to be abhorrent. Yes, the animals themselves are raised and slaughtered in abhorrent conditions, and stuffed with antibiotics. At the same time, if moral guidance is itself morally repugnant, then self-contempt is equally as abhorrent. The combination of horrific makeup, abhorrent timing, and trite jokes has literally become painful. I find it abhorrent that some groups of Bolton's community, such as pensioners, will struggle to meet the increase. It has a powerful way of making acceptable what was once abhorrent or repulsive. And he felt it was up to politicians to outlaw abhorrent practice. They must reject the abhorrent demands of hostage takers and bandits and, if necessary, commit more funds and more troops. It's as abhorrent and repellent and disgusting to me as it ever was. Begging is a horrible word and yet it is not as abhorrent as stealing. Whatever the cause, I discovered that I was terrorised and was behaving in ways that were both irrational and abhorrent. The idea that covenant marriage ought to be sanctioned by the state is illiberal, reprehensible and abhorrent. They've manipulated it into existence and I find that abhorrent. When are we going to understand that debt slavery is an abomination, is abhorrent to God? Abusive child labor is abhorrent and should be banned and eradicated. But sensible people surely find this not only abhorrent, but alarming. Such a scenario appears incongruous, if not abhorrent, to many. The notion that beggars might be more vigorously pursued is abhorrent. The most abhorrent smells come from that place - cabbage-pork-shellfish smells. Synonyms detestable, detested, hateful, hated, loathsome, loathed, despicable, despised, abominable, abominated, execrable, execrated, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible Derivatives abhorrently adverb The decision to replace someone is often taken on the basis of acquaintanceship, on the principle of personal devotion or, more abhorrently, for money. Example sentencesExamples The scenes of appalling neglect we witnessed in these sheds were abhorrently cruel. It was a decade when copious talk of universal human rights mingled abhorrently with the most brazen crimes against humanity. Those who vocalised their prejudices so abhorrently midweek did not speak for an entire country. It is not uncommon for the airline staff to treat him abhorrently. Origin Late 16th century: from Latin abhorrent- 'shuddering away from in horror', from the verb abhorrere (see abhor). Rhymes torrent, warrant Definition of abhorrent in US English: abhorrent adjective Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. 令人厌恶，可恶的 racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all 我们大家对种族歧视都深恶痛绝。 Example sentencesExamples They've manipulated it into existence and I find that abhorrent. Such a scenario appears incongruous, if not abhorrent, to many. Whatever the cause, I discovered that I was terrorised and was behaving in ways that were both irrational and abhorrent. The most abhorrent smells come from that place - cabbage-pork-shellfish smells. It has a powerful way of making acceptable what was once abhorrent or repulsive. It's as abhorrent and repellent and disgusting to me as it ever was. But sensible people surely find this not only abhorrent, but alarming. Let me state now that I do find prostitution to be abhorrent. Their manifesto is totally racist and abhorrent to anybody with a basic understanding of genetics, yet they are gaining strength. Yes, the animals themselves are raised and slaughtered in abhorrent conditions, and stuffed with antibiotics. I find it abhorrent that some groups of Bolton's community, such as pensioners, will struggle to meet the increase. The notion that beggars might be more vigorously pursued is abhorrent. Begging is a horrible word and yet it is not as abhorrent as stealing. The idea that covenant marriage ought to be sanctioned by the state is illiberal, reprehensible and abhorrent. And he felt it was up to politicians to outlaw abhorrent practice. At the same time, if moral guidance is itself morally repugnant, then self-contempt is equally as abhorrent. The combination of horrific makeup, abhorrent timing, and trite jokes has literally become painful. They must reject the abhorrent demands of hostage takers and bandits and, if necessary, commit more funds and more troops. Abusive child labor is abhorrent and should be banned and eradicated. When are we going to understand that debt slavery is an abomination, is abhorrent to God? Synonyms detestable, detested, hateful, hated, loathsome, loathed, despicable, despised, abominable, abominated, execrable, execrated, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible Origin Late 16th century: from Latin abhorrent- ‘shuddering away from in horror’, from the verb abhorrere (see abhor).
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