απεχθής — meaning in English

English meaning

• heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
• invidious adj Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
• nasty adj Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.

Senses

απεχθής is used for these senses in English:

• heinous Totally reprehensible.
• invidious (of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
• invidious Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.)
• nasty Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person). [from 15th c.]

invidious — full definition

1. adj Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
2. adj Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
3. adj Envious, jealous.
4. adj Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.)

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