abscheulich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abhorrent adj Causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant.
- abominable adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- foul adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
- heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
- hideous adjective Extremely or shockingly ugly.
- horrible adj Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or shocking.
- infamous adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
- loathsome adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing hatred or revulsion.
- nasty adj Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.
- obnoxious adjective Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying.
- odious adj Deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust.
- repugnant adj So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
- sickening adj Causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion.
- vile adj Morally disgusting or contemptible.
Senses
abscheulich is used for these senses in English:
- abhorrent Detestable or repugnant. [Early 19th century.]
- 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]
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- execrable Hateful, disgusting.
- foul Disgusting, repulsive; causing disgust.
- heinous Totally reprehensible.
- hideous Extremely or shockingly ugly.
- horrible Causing horror; terrible; shocking.