abominable
/ə'bɔminəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Exceptionally bad, unpleasant, or of very low quality: Describes something that is extremely disagreeable, offensive, or poorly done.
- Unequivocally detestable; morally repugnant: Describes something that is deserving of intense hatred or disgust, often due to being wicked or vile.
Examples of Usage
- Describing something of very poor quality or highly unpleasant:
- Describing something morally detestable:
Advanced Usage
- "abominable snowman": A legendary creature said to inhabit the Himalayas. (Note: This is a compound noun where "abominable" is used attributively).
- Used in formal or literary contexts to express strong condemnation.
Variants and Related Words
- Abominably (adverb): In an abominable manner.
- Abominate (verb): To loathe or detest intensely.
- Abomination (noun): Something that causes disgust or hatred.
Synonyms
- Detestable: Deserving intense dislike.
- Execrable: Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- Odious: Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
- Atrocious: Of a very poor quality; horrifyingly wicked.
- Dreadful: Causing great fear or suffering; very bad.
Antonyms
- Admirable: Deserving respect or approval.
- Excellent: Extremely good.
- Pleasant: Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
- Commendable: Deserving praise.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While there are no common idioms using as a standalone word, it frequently appears in descriptive phrases for emphasis. (Meaning: an extremely bad temper)
Adjective
- exceptionally bad or displeasing
- atrocious taste
- abominable workmanship
- an awful voice
- dreadful manners
- a painful performance
- terrible handwriting
- an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
- unequivocally detestable
- abominable treatment of prisoners
- detestable vices
- execrable crimes
- consequences odious to those you govern- Edmund Burke