Abhorrent

(adj) something that causes extreme disgust

Synonyms: hateful, loathsome, disgusting, revolting, repugnant

Examples

To analyse:  The writer uses imagery to create an abhorrent image in the reader’s mind.

To describe:  As I looked around the filthy apartment, I had to wonder who could live in such abhorrent conditions.

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