abhorrent

Example Sentences

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His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Richard believes that Epstein’s actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Sir Keir again called the posts "abhorrent" and said he "should have been made aware and I wasn't".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The UK foreign ministry condemned Abdel Fattah's earlier posts on Sunday, describing them as "abhorrent" in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Her abhorrent younger sister, Dovie, basked in Maggie’s reflected glory and took to beginning every sentence with, “Well, my-sister-the-Operator says....”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly