(adj) offensive to the mind, Syn. repugnant, detestable, repulsive, obscene, Example:an abhorrent deed; the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee; morally repugnant customs; repulsive behavior; the most repulsive character in recent novels
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ L. abhorens, -rentis, p. pr. of abhorrere. ] 1. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts. [ 1913 Webster ]
The persons most abhorrent from blood and treason. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The arts of pleasure in despotic courts I spurn abhorrent. Clover. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to. “Injudicious profanation, so abhorrent to our stricter principles.” Gibbon. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Detestable. “Pride, abhorrent as it is.” I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]