 abominable |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] unequivocally detestable | |
| Synonyms: | odious execrable detestable | |
| Examples: | "abominable treatment of prisoners" "detestable vices" "execrable crimes" "consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke |
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| Related terms: | hateful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] exceptionally bad or displeasing | |
| Synonyms: | awful unspeakable terrible dreadful painful atrocious | |
| Examples: | "atrocious taste" "abominable workmanship" "an awful voice" "dreadful manners" "a painful performance" "terrible handwriting" "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room" |
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| Related terms: | bad | |
| Similar spelling: |
abominably abominate abominator abomination |
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