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abominable

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


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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

You’re more than allowed to believe him abominable, and maybe do some witchcraft so his hairline starts receding at an unprecedented rate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

But Mr. Axelroot provides a grave temptation, as he is such an abominable curiosity.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver