heinous
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Old French haineus (compare French haineux) from haïr (“to hate”), of Germanic origin.
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
heinous (comparative more heinous, superlative most heinous)
- Totally reprehensible.
- I hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.
Usage notes [edit]
- Nouns to which "heinous" is often applied: crime, act, sin, murder, offence.
Synonyms [edit]
- (totally reprehensible): abominable, horrible, odious
Translations [edit]
totally reprehensible
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