Abominable
/əˈbɒm.ɪ.nə.bəl/noun
Causing disgust or hatred; detestable.
Did you know?The root of 'abominable' is linked to ancient rituals where the anger of gods was invoked against those who committed unspeakable acts.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
abominabilis
“Detestable, worthy of hate, invoking divine anger.”
Old French
Old French
abominable
“Causing disgust, detestable.”
Middle English
Middle English
abominable
“Deserving of abhorrence, causing dislike.”
Modern English
English
abominable
“Being intensely disliked or viewed with disgust.”