abominable
gb/əbˈɑmənəbəl/ us/əbˈɑmənəbəl/
C1
Inglês
~ 7500
borzalmas, rettenetes, szörnyű, gyalázatos, gyűlöletes, megvetendő, utálatos
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is abominable / an abominable [noun]
We had abominable weather during our entire vacation, with cold wind and nonstop rain.
The food on the flight was abominable, and most passengers left it untouched.
His table manners were abominable, and everyone at the dinner noticed.
The workers complained about the abominable conditions in the factory.
The movie was so abominable that several people walked out halfway through.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The hotel room was abominable, and everything was dirty.
We stayed inside because the weather was abominable.
The bus service here is abominable and always late.
She said his behavior at the party was abominable.
The soup was abominable, so I did not finish it.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "abominable" for mild complaints, where "bad" or "terrible" would be more natural. "Abominable" is strong and formal, and is usually used when something is shockingly or disgustingly bad. Some learners also confuse it with "abdominal" (related to the stomach area), which is completely different.
Significado
extremely bad or very unpleasant
Colocações
abominable weather
|abominable conditions
|abominable smell
|abominable behavior
|abominable treatment
|abominable taste
Sinónimos
terrible (More common and less formal; can be weaker in force.)
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horrible (Very common; can describe strong dislike but not always as formal or intense.)
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awful (Everyday word for very bad; not as strong or formal.)
Antónimos
wonderful (Describes something very pleasant or excellent, the opposite of extremely bad.)
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pleasant (Describes something enjoyable and nice, the opposite of very unpleasant.)
Temas
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very, very bad or very unpleasant.
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality, often causing strong dislike.
C2
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
an abominable [act/crime/thing]
The court described the attack as an abominable crime against innocent civilians.
A bíróság az ártatlan civilek elleni támadást gyalázatos bűncselekménynek minősítette.
History is full of abominable acts committed in the name of power.
A történelem tele van a hatalom nevében elkövetett gyalázatos tettekkel.
They spoke out against the abominable practice of torturing prisoners.
The journalist called the treatment of the refugees absolutely abominable.
He apologized for his abominable comments, which had deeply offended many people.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The judge said the murder was an abominable crime.
A bíró azt mondta, hogy a gyilkosság gyalázatos bűncselekmény volt.
Many people think child abuse is an abominable act.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy a gyermekbántalmazás gyalázatos tett.
They protested against the abominable treatment of animals in the lab.
The leader was blamed for his abominable war crimes.
She could not forgive his abominable behavior toward his family.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "abominable" only for physical things (like weather or food) and forget it is also used for very evil or immoral actions. When talking about crimes or serious wrongs, "abominable" usually carries a strong moral judgment.
Significado
morally shocking and hateful
Colocações
abominable crime
|abominable act
|abominable injustice
|abominable cruelty
|abominable practice
Sinónimos
heinous (Often used especially for very serious crimes; legal and journalistic tone.)
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atrocious (Emphasizes shocking cruelty or evil, especially in violence or war.)
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vile (Stresses strong moral disgust and nastiness.)
Antónimos
admirable (Describes actions that deserve respect and praise, the opposite of morally hateful.)
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honorable (Describes behavior that follows high moral standards, the opposite of morally offensive acts.)
Temas
morality
|law
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very bad in a moral way and making people feel strong hate or disgust.
Morally very offensive, causing strong disgust or hatred because it is seen as extremely wrong.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
abominable
IPA
GB/əbˈɑmənəbəl/
US/əbˈɑmənəbəl/
Sílabas e acento
ab - om - in - able (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (om)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: abominable
Família de palavras
Core family
abomination
noun
abominably
adverb
Advanced or less common
abominate
verb
Expressões
abominable snowman
1/əbˈɑmənəbəl snˈoʊmˌæn/
fixed phrase
legendary ape-like creature in the Himalayas
A large, half-man, half-ape monster in stories, said to live in the snowy mountains of the Himalayas.
Exemplos
- As a child, he was fascinated by stories of the abominable snowman living high in the Himalayas.
- Some climbers joked that the strange tracks in the snow were left by the abominable snowman.
- The movie features an expedition that sets out to find the abominable snowman.