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abominable

[uh-bom-uh-nuh-buhl] / əˈbɒm ə nə bəl /


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She said her party was pushing for a "diplomatic resolution of this abominable war".

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Maybe it is plainly shameful to sit idly by, waiting for the police to peel back more layers of abominable detail, so it can be quickly disseminated to a hungry audience.

From Slate Feb. 23, 2026

That small and privileged group—limited to 12 members—excused his abominable manners and believed in his talent.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

That would be admirable if it weren’t for the fact that most of his beliefs were abominable.

From Salon Nov. 5, 2025

“It was altogether abominable, and I don’t deserve to be spoken to for a month, but you will, though, won’t you?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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