abominableness

The abominableness of the garbage pile made everyone cover their noses.

Definition

1. Noun (uncountable):
   • The quality of being abominable: "abominableness" refers to the state or condition of being extremely unpleasant, detestable, or morally repugnant.

Usage Examples

• (The extreme unpleasantness or detestability of the crime.)
• (The terrible quality of the dialogue.)
• (The morally repugnant nature of his actions.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be marked by abominableness": to be characterized by extreme unpleasantness.

  • The abominableness of the living conditions was evident in every room. (The conditions were extremely bad.)

• "A sense of abominableness": a feeling or perception of something being detestable.

  • He felt a deep sense of abominableness when he learned of the betrayal. (A strong feeling of disgust or moral outrage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Abominable (adj): causing disgust or hatred; extremely bad.

  • The weather was abominable. (The weather was very unpleasant.)

• Abominably (adv): in an extremely unpleasant or bad manner.

  • He behaved abominably. (He acted in a detestable way.)

• Abominate (verb): to detest or loathe intensely.

  • She abominates cruelty to animals. (She hates it strongly.)

• Abomination (noun): a thing that causes disgust or hatred.

  • The act was considered an abomination. (It was regarded as detestable.)

Synonyms

• Detestableness: the quality of being intensely disliked.
• Loathsomeness: the quality of being repulsive or disgusting.
• Reprehensibleness: the quality of being morally blameworthy.
• Horribleness: the quality of being extremely unpleasant.

Antonyms

• Adorableness: the quality of being lovely or charming.
• Pleasantness: the quality of being agreeable or enjoyable.
• Excellence: the quality of being outstandingly good.

Related Idioms

• "An abominable snowman": a mythical creature said to live in the Himalayas, known for its terrible appearance.

  • The legend of the abominable snowman has intrigued explorers for decades. (A legendary creature with a fearsome reputation.)

• "Abominable treatment": extremely harsh or cruel behaviour.

  • The prisoners suffered abominable treatment at the hands of their captors. (Very cruel and inhumane treatment.)