abhorrent meaning

Definition of abhorrent

1. 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

   Synonyms: detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive

   Similar: offensive

   Related forms: abhorrence, abhor

abhorrent in a sentence

• The very thought is abhorrent to me.
• The behaviour of the kids during the lesson was abhorrent.
• This murder is absolutely abhorrent.
• Such an idea is abhorrent to her.
• I find your work abhorrent.

How to pronounce abhorrent

abhorrent is pronounced /æbˈhɔrənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with abhorrent

• torrent
• warrant