Abhominable

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Pronunciation: /əˈhɑːmɪnəbəl/

Definitions of abhominable

adjective Causing moral revulsion; detestable

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was abhominable, with heavy rain and strong winds.

A2 The service at the restaurant was abhominable, with slow wait times and rude staff.

B1 The conditions in the prison were abhominable, with overcrowded cells and unsanitary facilities.

B2 The company's treatment of its employees was abhominable, with low wages and no benefits.

C1 The dictator's human rights abuses were abhominable, with widespread torture and oppression.

C2 The war crimes committed by the regime were truly abhominable, with mass atrocities and genocide.

Examples of abhominable in a Sentence

formal The abhominable act of corruption has tarnished the reputation of the entire organization.

informal I can't believe he did something so abhominable, it's just plain wrong.

slang That movie was abhominable, I can't believe I wasted my time watching it.

figurative The abhominable weather made it impossible to enjoy our outdoor picnic.

Grammatical Forms of abhominable

past tense

abhominated

plural

abhominables

comparative

more abhominable

superlative

most abhominable

present tense

abhominates

future tense

will abhominate

perfect tense

has abhominated

continuous tense

is abhominating

singular

abhominable

positive degree

abhominable

infinitive

to abhominate

gerund

abhominating

participle

abhominated

Origin and Evolution of abhominable

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'abhominable' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'abominable' and ultimately from the Latin word 'abominabilis'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of the word changed from 'abhominable' to 'abominable', and its meaning evolved to convey extreme disgust or hatred towards something.