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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

“Can such abominable pride as his have ever done him good?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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