abhorrent
UK: əbˈhɒrənt | US: əbˈhɔːrənt
adj. causing strong disgust or hatred
adj. completely opposed to something; repugnant
The word "abhorrent" originates from Latin abhorrēre, combining ab- (away) and horrēre (to shudder, tremble). The root horr- evokes a visceral reaction of fear or disgust, as seen in related words like "horror" or "horrid." Over time, "abhorrent" evolved in English to describe things that provoke strong moral or physical repulsion, emphasizing a sense of being "shudderingly opposed."
The dictator's actions were abhorrent to the international community.
She found the idea of animal cruelty utterly abhorrent.
His racist remarks were met with abhorrent silence from the crowd.
The film depicted violence in a way that felt gratuitous and abhorrent.
Such outdated practices are abhorrent to modern ethical standards.