Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at. - Referring to a person's appearance that is unattractive or repulsive. - Talking about an action or behavior that is morally offensive or reprehensible.
- Describing something that is extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or revolting. - Referring to a person's behavior or actions that are morally reprehensible or wicked. - Talking about a situation or event that is terrible, unbearable, or intolerable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unpleasant or morally reprehensible.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's appearance or behavior.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a situation or event.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Hideous is typically used to describe something that is extremely ugly or morally offensive, while abominable is used to describe something that is terrible or intolerable.
- 2Appearance vs. Behavior: Hideous is more commonly used to describe a person's appearance, while abominable is more commonly used to describe a person's behavior or actions.
- 3Physical vs. Moral: Hideous is often used to describe something that is physically unpleasant, while abominable is often used to describe something that is morally reprehensible.
- 4Frequency: Hideous is less commonly used than abominable in everyday language.
Remember this!
Hideous and abominable are synonyms that both describe something that is unpleasant or morally reprehensible. However, hideous is typically used to describe something that is extremely ugly or morally offensive, while abominable is used to describe something that is terrible or intolerable. Additionally, hideous is more commonly used to describe a person's appearance, while abominable is more commonly used to describe a person's behavior or actions.
