Meaning & use

abominable

adjective·Advanced

Causing moral disgust; extremely unpleasant, cruel, or repulsive.

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The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions with barely any food or light.

Critics called the film's ending abominable, a betrayal of the story's emotional buildup.

A note on using this word

Abominable is a strong word reserved for describing something deeply offensive or morally shocking, not just mildly unpleasant.

Words with a similar meaning

disgustingatrociousvile

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