Abhorrent and Pleasing

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Abhorrent adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Usage example: he considers it abhorrent the way she keeps her dogs penned up all the time

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Pleasing is an antonym for abhorrent.

Nearby Words: abhorrence, abhorrently, abhorring

Pleasing adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

Usage example: pleasing music in the background

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Abhorrent is an antonym for pleasing.

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