be abhorrent

Example Sentences

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The BBC understands the activist's messages had not been brought to attention of the prime minister until they were highlighted in recent days - and the government considers them to be abhorrent.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

But I also find the whole field to be abhorrent.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2020

That logic should be abhorrent but there has been little outrage from the American people.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2020

In addition, abuse of power can be abhorrent without being a violation of the law.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 25, 2018

Now, if one regards all war as wrong, aid in waging war by trade in munitions, whether in peace time or war time, should be abhorrent to one's conscience.

From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 by Various