Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for abhorrent

abhorrent

adjective as in disgusting

Discover More

Example Sentences

The scene was particularly challenging for Hoult, who had to convey with passionate conviction an ideology that is personally abhorrent to him.

Israel condemned the killing as an “abhorrent antisemitic terrorist attack” and vowed to track down those responsible.

From BBC

The abhorrent racial abuse that Anderson faced from the terraces in the 1970s is very well documented.

From BBC

In language stronger than in Samoa, he spoke of the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their struggle for independence.

From BBC

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the slave trade was "abhorrent" but that it would be better to focus on "today's challenges" such as climate change.

From BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement