Synonyms of abominable

abominable

adjective

ə-ˈbäm-nə-bəl 

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

your table manners are abominable!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abominable

Naperville needs to focus now on building a green/clean energy infrastructure to be sustainable so the city is ready when its abominable coal contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency is finished. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026

Who would ever buy that abominable lightning-bolt conference table? — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

Malik Nabers is sidelined for the remainder of the season, Darius Slayton missed the last couple of weeks with a hamstring injury (although he is slated to return for Week 8), and the Giants' depth at the position is abominable. — Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing. — Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025

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