Heinous synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Causing or deserving hate; loathsome; detestable; odious
cruel (related)
Disposed to inflict pain or suffering:
The definition of nefarious is someone who is known for being very wicked.
The definition of monstrous is something horrible or evil, like a monster, or something that is extremely large.
Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
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Playfully malicious or mischievous:
Infamous; scandalous:
despicable (related)
shameful (related)
reprehensible (related)
vile (related)
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egregious (related)
unforgivable (related)
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
Dreadful; appalling
Inspiring or deserving abhorrence or scorn.
Characterized by or indicating future misfortune; ominous:
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Conspicuously bad, offensive, or reprehensible:
Causing repugnance; gruesome.
Distressing or offensive to the ear; horrible.
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive:
Inexpressibly bad or objectionable:
admirable (antonym)
The definition of admirable is someone or something with positive characteristics worthy of adoration, love or respect.
wonderful (antonym)
Wonderful is defined as an amazing, astonishing, excellent or enjoyable person, thing or event.
lovely (antonym)
The definition of lovely is someone or something attractive or inspires love.
magnificent (antonym)
Beautiful in a grand or stately way; rich or sumptuous, as in construction, decoration, form, etc.
good (antonym)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
The definition of scandalous is a morally shocking or indecent person, thing or action, or something that hurts a person's reputation.
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right (related)
In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
glorious (antonym)
(Informal) Very delightful or enjoyable
(Archaic) Very wicked; outrageous
frightful (related)
(Informal) Excessive; extreme:
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