1. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as,
abhorrent thoughts. "The
persons most
abhorrent from
blood and treason." (Burke) "The arts of pleasure in despotic courts I
spurn abhorrent." (Clover)
2. Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; followed by to. "Injudicious profanation, so
abhorrent to our stricter principles."
3. Detestable. "Pride,
abhorrent as it is."
Origin: L. Abhorens, -rentis, p. Pr. Of abhorrere.
Source: Websters Vocabulary