abhorrent
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for abhorrent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
nonabhorrent
unabhorrent
How to use abhorrent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
morally abhorrent
abhorrent to
find something abhorrent
Etymology
From Latin abhorrens, the present participle of abhorrere — see abhor.
Full origin of abhorrent →Frequently asked questions
What does “abhorrent” mean?
The word “abhorrent” means causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant. In plain terms, so disgusting or hateful that it's hard to even think about it calmly.
How do you pronounce “abhorrent”?
“Abhorrent” is pronounced ab-O-ruhnt (/æbˈhɔɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “abhorrent” in a sentence?
Here is “abhorrent” used in a sentence: “Torture is abhorrent to most civilized societies.”
What is the opposite of “abhorrent”?
The opposite of “abhorrent” — its antonyms — are nonabhorrent and unabhorrent.
What part of speech is “abhorrent”?
“Abhorrent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “abhorrent” come from?
The word “abhorrent” comes from Latin. From Latin abhorrens, the present participle of abhorrere — see abhor.
