1 : causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred : being so repugnant as to stir up positive antagonism acts abhorrent to every right-minded person. 2 : not agreeable : contrary a notion abhorrent to their philosophy. 3a : feeling or showing strong dislike or hatred. b archaic : strongly opposed.
Is abhorrent a bad word?
abhorrent Add to list Share. Many people find cruelty toward animals abhorrent, that is, they think it's detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive, and offensive to the mind. In other words, they really, really don't like it.
How do you use abhorrent?
Abhorrent in a Sentence ?
- As I looked around the filthy apartment, I had to wonder who could live in such abhorrent conditions.
- Jack's abhorrent behavior caused him to get kicked out of the restaurant.
- Because I find violence abhorrent, I rarely watch action movies.
