verabscheuungswürdig — 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.
- heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
Senses
verabscheuungswürdig 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.
- heinous Totally reprehensible.
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