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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.

Related German words