abhorrent

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Adjective abhorrent has 1 sense

abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive - offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels"
Antonym: inoffensive (indirect, via offensive)

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Abhorrent

Definition

Adjective: causing strong feelings of disgust or hatred; completely repugnant or detestable.

Sense 1

Popular: widely regarded as morally repulsive or offensive.

Example sentence: The abhorrent act of violence committed by the criminal shocked the entire nation.

Sense 2

Local: relating to a specific region or community, usually used in a non-judgmental context.

Example sentence: The local custom of wearing traditional garments during festivals is considered abhorrent to some outsiders, but cherished by the community.

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