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 abominable abominable /əˈbɑːmɪnəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Unequivocally detestable  ( detestable , execrable , abominable , odious )
    unequivocally detestable
     Abominable treatment of prisoners
    abominable treatment of prisoners
     Detestable vices
    detestable vices
     Execrable crimes
    execrable crimes
     Consequences odious to those you govern
    consequences odious to those you govern
  2. Exceptionally bad or displeasing  ( abominable , atrocious , painful , awful , dreadful , terrible , unspeakable )
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
     Atrocious taste
    atrocious taste
     Abominable workmanship
    abominable workmanship
     An awful voice
    an awful voice
     Dreadful manners
    dreadful manners
     A painful performance
    a painful performance
     Terrible handwriting
    terrible handwriting
     An unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
    an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room