Abominable

usgb/əˈbɑːmɪnəbl/
adjective

Very bad or unpleasant.

He described the murder as an abominable crime.
Visual representation of "abominable" - Very bad or unpleasant.

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  • abominable crime
  • abominable conditions

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Disapproving

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Extreme Dislike

Use 'abominable' to express strong distaste or hatred towards something.

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The abominable treatment of prisoners sparked outrage.
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Not Mildly Bad

Reserve 'abominable' for situations that are exceptionally bad, not just slightly unpleasant.

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Their performance was abominable, far worse than last year's.
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