avskyvärd — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abominable adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- atrocious adjective Extremely cruel, brutal, or shocking.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- detestable adj So unpleasant or wicked as to inspire hatred or disgust.
- heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
- hideous adjective Extremely or shockingly ugly.
- infamous adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
- obnoxious adjective Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying.
- terrible adj Very bad or unpleasant.
Senses
avskyvärd 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]
- atrocious Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
- atrocious Very bad; abominable, disgusting.
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- detestable Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
- execrable Hateful, disgusting.
- heinous Totally reprehensible.
- hideous Hateful; shocking.
atrocious — full definition
- adjective Extremely cruel, brutal, or shocking.
- adjective Very bad in quality; appalling.