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Abominable (Adjective)

Meaning 1

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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The new restaurant's abominable service was the talk of the town for weeks after it opened.
  • Her singing voice was abominable, causing everyone in the room to cringe in discomfort.
  • The abominable smell coming from the dumpster was overwhelming and made it hard to walk by.
  • His abominable taste in music made him the laughing stock among his friends and family.
  • The artist's abominable technique resulted in a painting that was more of an eyesore than a masterpiece.

Synonyms

  • Unspeakable
  • Terrible
  • Painful
  • Dreadful
  • Awful
  • Atrocious

Meaning 2

Unequivocally detestable; "abominable treatment of prisoners"; "detestable vices"; "execrable crimes"; "consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The dictator's abominable human rights record was well-documented by international human rights organizations.
  • The tourists were shocked by the abominable conditions at the local animal shelter, which seemed to be a haven for neglect and cruelty.
  • The abominable practices of the corrupt corporation sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform.
  • The judge described the defendant's crimes as abominable and deserving of the severest punishment.
  • The government's abominable response to the natural disaster was widely criticized, with many accusing officials of incompetence and neglect.

Synonyms

  • Execrable
  • Detestable
  • Odious

Related Words

  • Abominate (verb)
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