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abominable

Adjective

IPA /əˈbɒmɪnəbl/

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Extremely bad or unpleasant, causing strong disgust or disapproval.

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abominable/əˈbɒmɪnəbl/

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A host treats guests with cruelty
The guests are deeply upset
Others strongly condemn the behaviour

Abominable behaviour causes intense disgust or disapproval.

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The guests complained about the abominable treatment they received.
The trainees discussed how the manager's abominable behaviour had damaged trust.

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abominable — Extremely bad or unpleasant, causing strong disgust or disapproval.

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Extremely bad or unpleasant, causing strong disgust or disapproval.

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Word origin

Through Old French from Latin abominabilis, related to the verb abominari.

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