Choose the correct synonym of the following word from the given options:
ABOMINABLE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Repugnant
Abominable means very bad or unpleasant, causing disgust and hatred. Its synonym is repugnant.
Example: The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Pleasant | enjoyable and agreeable (it is the opposite of abominable) | We had a pleasant evening by the lake. |
| (2) Evident | easy to see or understand, obvious | Her joy was evident from her smile. |
| (3) Repugnant (answer) | extremely unpleasant, causing strong dislike or disgust (both words describe something that fills one with disgust) | Cruelty to animals is repugnant to most people. |
| (4) Affectionate | showing love and fondness | The affectionate puppy licked the child's hand. |
| Synonyms of abominable: repugnant, detestable, loathsome, hateful Antonyms of abominable: pleasant, delightful, admirable, lovely Also asked in CUET (UG): abominable – 30-05-2023 Slot 1 repugnant – 26-05-2025 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1 |