Definitions for abhorrent
æbˈhɔr ənt, -ˈhɒr-ab·hor·rent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsiveadjective

   offensive to the mind

   "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. abhorrentadjective

   strongly opposed to, as, abhorrent thoughts.

2. abhorrentadjective

   Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.

3. abhorrentadjective

   Contrary; discordant; inconsistent.

4. abhorrentadjective

   Detestable or repugnant.

5. Etymology: From abhorrens, present active participle of abhorreo. See abhor

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abhorrentadjective

   Etymology: from abhor

   1. Struck with abhorrence.

   —— —— —— For if the worlds
   In worlds inclos’d would on his senses burst,
   He would abhorrent turn. James Thomson, Summer, l. 310.

   2. Contrary to, foreign, inconsistent with. It is used with the particles from or to, but more properly with from.

   This I conceive to be an hypothesis, well worthy a rational belief; and yet is it so abhorrent from the vulgar, that they would as soon believe Anaxagoras, that snow is black, as him that should affirm it is not white; and if any should in effect assert, that the fire is not formally hot, it would be thought that the heat of his brain had fitted him for Anticyra, and that his head were so to madness. Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scient. c. 12.

   Why then these foreign thoughts of state employments,
   Abhorrent to your function and your breeding?
   Poor droning truants of unpractis’d cells,
   Bred in the fellowship of beardless boys,
   What wonder is it if you know not men? John Dryden, Don Sebastian.

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1. abhorrent

   Abhorrent is an adjective that refers to something inspiring disgust, repulsion or intense aversion. It often describes a behaviour, conduct or action that is completely unacceptable, morally wrong or offensive.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Abhorrentadjective

   abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts

2. Abhorrentadjective

   contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to

3. Abhorrentadjective

   detestable

4. Etymology: [L. abhorens, -rentis, p. pr. of abhorrere.]

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   The numerical value of abhorrent in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of abhorrent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of abhorrent in a Sentence

1. Superintendent Gill Murray:

   It's clear that unfortunately there is still a minority who think it is acceptable to behave in such an abhorrent manner, the men shouted as they walked through the station having alighted from the train a short time. There is more that needs to be done to address the issue once and for all and British Transport Police is actively working with football clubs, the football authorities and other key agencies to tackle this appalling behavior.

2. An English soccer team:

   Such behavior is abhorrent and has no place in football or society, we will support any criminal action against those involved, and should evidence point to involvement of Chelsea season-ticket holders or members the club will take the strongest possible action against them, including banning orders.

3. President Barack Obama:

   ISIL is a hateful and abhorrent terrorist group whose actions stand in stark contrast to the spirit of people like Kayla.

4. Amnesty International:

   The flogging of Raif Badawi is a vicious act of cruelty which is prohibited under international law, by ignoring international calls to cancel the flogging Saudi Arabia's authorities have demonstrated an abhorrent disregard for the most basic human rights principles.

5. Scott Levin:

   Holding an event mocking the Muslim observance of Ramadan, a holy time in the Muslim faith, is highly offensive and abhorrent. As a community, we must reject anti-Muslim bigotry whenever and wherever it surfaces.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abhorrent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abhorrent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=abhorrent
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abhorrent