abominable
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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
There were also abominable creatures haunting the reeds and tussocks that from the sound of them were evil relatives of the cricket.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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