abhorrent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /æbˈ(h)ɒr.ənt/ or /əbˈ(h)ɒr.ənt/

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• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈhɔr.ənt/ or /æbˈhɑr.ənt/

Adjective

Positive abhorrent

Comparative more abhorrent

Superlative most abhorrent

1. If something is abhorrent, people dislike it.
   • Synonyms: repulsive and detestable

   Some people find smokers abhorrent.

Related words

• abhorrence