Definition of ABHORRENT

abhorrent

Adjective Satellite

  • offensive to the mind
    • "an abhorrent deed"

Adj

  • Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
  • Contrary to something; discordant.
  • Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
  • Detestable or repugnant.

Examples

  • "abhorrent thoughts"

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin abhorrēns, abhorrēntis, present active participle of abhorreō (“abhor”). Equivalent to abhor + -ent.

Scrabble Score: 14

abhorrent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
abhorrent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abhorrent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

abhorrent is a valid Words With Friends word