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abominable Synonyms

Another word for abominable

Choosing another word for abominable depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing moral revulsion; detestable, loathsome, or odious.

Usage Example

"The investigation uncovered detestable treatment of the facility's residents."

Strongest
detestable
loathsome
abhorrent
odious
execrable
Strong
heinous
repugnant
reprehensible
despicable
vile

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality.

Usage Example

"We had to postpone our hike across the moors because of the atrocious weather."

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atrocious
dreadful
appalling
terrible
Strong
awful
horrendous
wretched
foul

Opposites of abominable

The opposite of abominable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

admirable
excellent
superb
wonderful
commendable
laudable
delightful
praiseworthy
See all opposites of abominable

• Nearby Words

abolitionary
abolitionism
abolitionist
abominable
abominably
abominate
abomination

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abominable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abominable
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