abominable

Adjective

UK: /əˈbɒm.ɪ.nə.bl̩/

US: /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bl̩/


Definition

Abominable means something very, very bad or yucky.

Abominable means something very bad, horrible, or disgusting. It describes something that you really don't like.

Abominable means something that is exceptionally bad, unpleasant, or disgusting. It is often used to describe actions, conditions, or situations that are morally repugnant or extremely disagreeable.

Examples and Usage

▶️ Very Bad or Yucky

Example: The soup tasted abominable.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abominable" means the soup tasted really bad.

Example: The smell from the garbage was abominable.

  • Explanation: Here, "abominable" means the smell was really yucky.

▶️ Very Bad or Horrible

Example: The weather was abominable; it rained all day and night.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abominable" means the weather was really bad and unpleasant.

Example: The food was abominable; it tasted awful.

  • Explanation: Here, "abominable" means the food tasted very bad.

▶️ Exceptionally Bad or Unpleasant

Example: The conditions in the prison were abominable, with inmates lacking basic necessities.

  • Explanation: In this sentence, "abominable" means the conditions were extremely bad and unacceptable.

Example: The service at the restaurant was abominable, with rude waitstaff and long wait times.

  • Explanation: Here, "abominable" means the service was very poor and unpleasant.

How to Use "Abominable"

When talking about something that is really bad or yucky:

☑️Example: The room was abominable because it was so messy.

  • Subject: The room
  • Predicate: was abominable because it was so messy
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning very bad or yucky)

☑️Example: The weather was abominable because it rained all day.

  • Subject: The weather
  • Predicate: was abominable because it rained all day
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning very bad)

When talking about something that is really bad or terrible:

☑️Example: The movie was abominable; I didn’t like it at all.

  • Subject: The movie
  • Predicate: was abominable; I didn’t like it at all
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning very bad or horrible)

☑️Example: The mess in the room was abominable; toys were everywhere.

  • Subject: The mess in the room
  • Predicate: was abominable; toys were everywhere
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning very messy and bad)

Detailed Usage

When describing something that is very bad, unpleasant, or morally repugnant:

☑️Example: The abominable treatment of the animals at the shelter led to a public outcry.

  • Subject: The abominable treatment of the animals at the shelter
  • Predicate: led to a public outcry
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning extremely bad or morally repugnant)

☑️Example: The food was abominable; it was cold, tasteless, and poorly cooked.

  • Subject: The food
  • Predicate: was abominable; it was cold, tasteless, and poorly cooked
    • "abominable" (adjective meaning exceptionally bad or unpleasant)

More Examples

☑️Example: The smell from the trash was abominable.

  • Explanation: The smell was very bad and disgusting.

☑️Example: The way he treated his friend was abominable.

  • Explanation: He treated his friend in a very bad and mean way.

☑️Example: The abominable snowman is a monster that people talk about in stories.

  • Explanation: The snowman is described as very scary and bad in the stories.

☑️Example: The abominable crime shocked the entire community.

  • Explanation: The crime was so bad that it horrified everyone in the community.

☑️Example: His abominable behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

  • Explanation: His behavior was so unpleasant and inappropriate that it made others uneasy.

☑️Example: The abominable working conditions led to protests and demands for change.

  • Explanation: The working conditions were extremely bad, causing workers to protest.

☑️Example: The abominable snowman is a scary monster in stories.

  • Explanation: The snowman is a really scary and bad monster in stories.

☑️Example: The movie was abominable because it was too scary.

  • Explanation: The movie was really bad because it was too scary.

☑️Example: The food was abominable and nobody wanted to eat it.


Contextual Notes

The term "abominable" carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to describe actions or conditions that are not just bad but morally reprehensible or extremely disagreeable. It is a powerful adjective that emphasizes the severity of the situation or behavior being described.