ABHORRENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
offensive to the mind
Example: an abhorrent deed; the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee; morally repugnant customs; repulsive behavior; the most repulsive character in recent novels
Synonyms
Repulsive, Abhorrent, Repugnant, Obscene, Detestable
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "abhorrent" was borrowed from Latin abhorrens.
🔗 Related Words
abhor – A related word in the same word family.
ent – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.