abominable — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abominable adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- horrid adj Very unpleasant, nasty, or unkind.
- infamous adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
Senses
abominable is used for these senses in English:
- abominable Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
- horrid Offensive, disagreeable, abominable, execrable.
- infamous Causing infamy; disgraceful.