Synonyms of abhorrent

abhorrent

adjective

əb-ˈhȯr-ənt 

1

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

he considers it abhorrent the way she keeps her dogs penned up all the time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusting
• awful
• horrible
• ugly
• sickening
• hideous
• shocking
• obnoxious
• obscene
• offensive
• dreadful
• nasty
• unpleasant
• evil
• repugnant
• appalling
• abominable
• repulsive
• loathsome
• odious
• revolting
• distasteful
• gross
• gruesome
• horrid
• horrific
• terrible
• scandalous
• horrendous
• noxious
• repellent
• nauseating
• undesirable
• nauseous
• vile
• foul
• disturbing
• rancid
• noisome
• fulsome
• hateful
• objectionable
• detestable
• monstrous
• unwanted
• despicable
• disagreeable
• horrifying
• contemptible
• miserable
• heinous
• grim
• unspeakable
• atrocious
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• ghastly
• exceptionable
• brackish
• sick
• execrable
• unsavory
• nightmarish
• unwelcome
• grisly
• barbarous
• macabre
• uncivilized
• frightful
• dislikable
• ungodly
• unholy
• hard
• upsetting
• lurid
• sickly
• lousy
• unchristian
• distressing
• sickish
• off-putting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acceptable
• innocuous
• desirable
• attractive
• inoffensive
• pleasant
• delightful
• delicious
• agreeable
• appealing
• sweet
• welcome
• enjoyable
• alluring
• nice
• congenial
• pleasurable
• satisfying
• gratifying
• heavenly
• palatable
• dreamy
• pleasing
• likable
• delectable
• darling
• blessed
• felicitous
• luscious
• inviting
• unobjectionable
• savory
• unexceptionable
• dulcet
• healthy
• wholesome
• healthful
• salutary
• salubrious
• delightsome
• restorative

2

as in contemptuous

feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern

she's abhorrent of the nonsense that the tabloid media pass off as news

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contemptuous
• cruel
• disdainful
• malicious
• scornful
• arrogant
• fresh
• disrespectful
• hateful
• cavalier
• discourteous
• brazen
• nasty
• impudent
• insolent
• pretentious
• saucy
• superior
• impertinent
• cheeky
• sassy
• snobbish
• malignant
• cocky
• spiteful
• brassy
• supercilious
• haughty
• uppity
• brash
• malevolent
• high-handed
• prideful
• bold-faced
• lofty
• pompous
• highfalutin
• high-hat
• mean
• malign
• uppish
• lordly
• sniffish
• despiteful
• catty
• self-important

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appreciative
• respectful
• deferential
• accepting
• tolerant
• approving
• admiring
• applauding
• courteous
• polite
• regardful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abhorrent

To learn that zoos will be trafficking the sloths to other zoos and be used in breeding is abhorrent. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

Halley Tejada has been sentenced to a sentence of 20-years-to-life in state prison for his abhorrent and fatal conduct. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

What’s striking is that Torrente is an abhorrent, fascist, Francoist, machista alcoholic yet people see him right at home in politics. — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026

His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026