American English pronunciation
How to pronounce abhorrent
IPA transcription: [æb'hɔɹənt]
Pronunciation variants: [æb'hɔɹənt][æb'hɚənt]
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Adjective
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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”
Usage examples
- A cautious, easy-going, lactose abhorrent turtle who is reflective and prone to allergies.
- Thus, in the context of the times, it is abhorrent to Victorian religious morality.