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heinous

[hey-nuhs] / ˈheɪ nəs /
ADJECTIVE
horrifying, monstrous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhorrent abominable atrocious flagrant hateful hideous horrendous infamous nefarious odious outrageous revolting scandalous shocking unspeakable vicious
WEAK
accursed awful bad beastly crying cursed evil execrable flagitious frightful godawful grave gross iniquitous offensive raunchy stinking villainous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delightful friendly good kind likeable lovable mild moral nice pleasant pleasing respectable virtuous wonderful
WEAK
glorious lovely magnificent

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Prabowo said on Instagram that Indonesians "strongly condemn every heinous act that undermines peace and causes the deaths of our nation's soldiers".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He also accused DOJ lawyers of destroying the office’s good standing with the judiciary and suggested that its incompetence has allowed defendants to evade just penalties for heinous crimes.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Meantime, heinous accusations are circulating against prominent people, without any evidence they’re true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

"Whatever side of the conflict they are on, the perpetrators of these heinous crimes must be held accountable."

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Normally, this heinous breach of decorum was the pitfall of young lieutenants’ wives.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy