Heinous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈheɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heinous is an adjective meaning Totally reprehensible.
Meaning
Totally reprehensible.
More Meanings
- Bad, evil or villainous.
Example Sentences
I hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.
The perpetrators of this heinous act must be brought to justice.
Perhaps burdened by the weight of history, talk of the heinous 2-2 draw in 2002, or the magnitude of the fixture, Scotland seemed spooked in the early throes.
Synonyms for heinous
Depending on context, synonyms include abominable, horrible, odious, grievous, atrocious, evil.
Antonyms for heinous
Common opposites include unheinous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atrocious, evil, monstrous, flagitious, grievous, wicked.
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