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
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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
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Recent Examples of abhorrent
McClintock found Omar’s actions abhorrent but said they were not made on the House floor.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even though his ideas were abhorrent to me.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Many consider the prospect abhorrent, unthinkable, even.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
But its placement in the series finale only makes the moment that much more abhorrent.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abhorrent
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even though his ideas were abhorrent to me.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Many consider the prospect abhorrent, unthinkable, even.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
But its placement in the series finale only makes the moment that much more abhorrent.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abhorrent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abhorrent
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That would probably be the most disgusting kind.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … 'DISGUSTING' – Jen Psaki jokes Usha Vance scared of her husband, ripped for 'disgusting' comments.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The band was concerned about their record label’s reaction, but despite the movie’s scene with a Myers cameo as a contemptuous exec, Reid insists there was no confrontation.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are some good, compassionate officers out there, but the general attitude has become cold, cruel and contemptuous toward homeless individuals.—
Bruce Higgins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Pelicans have gotten off to an awful start, boasting an NBA-worst 0-6 record.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Humans can be awful, is one answer.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Pahani’s 2006 award-winning comedy Offside, about the cruel cultural chains binding Iranian women, a group of young women attempt to gain entry to a stadium to watch a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Japan.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is no reason to be cruel to people.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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And just SoundCloud having horrible protection.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Los Angeles received some horrible news regarding Doncic and Reaves ahead of its matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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He’s been sullen all day, sunk in his collar, his face disdainful.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many documentarians are disdainful of such performances, and Burns avoided working with them on The Civil War.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
23 Oct. 2025
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The long-range scoring of Sandell and Thomas provided the night’s most memorable moments, but Mateer helped pace the offense after an ugly 99-yard first half, racking up 252 yards in the second.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Ugly sentiments deserve ugly art, though Jude takes a nuanced stance on this matter.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police believe the act was done with malicious intent.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Abhorrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abhorrent. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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