Definition of abhorrent Abhorrent

/æbhɔˈɹʌnt/ - [abhorunt] - ab•hor•rent

We found 8 definitions of abhorrent from 4 different sources.

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What does abhorrent mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

abhorrent - 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"
  detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive
  offensive unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • abhorrent (a.)
    Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts.
  • abhorrent (a.)
    Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to.
  • abhorrent (a.)
    Detestable.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • abhorrent
    Causing disgust or detestation.

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