heinous
Definitions
Utterly odious or wicked.
Grossly offensive or reprehensible.
Examples
The dictator was brought to justice for his heinous crimes against humanity.
It is difficult to comprehend how anyone could commit such a heinous act of violence.
The community was shocked by the heinous nature of the vandalism at the local memorial.
Synonyms
atrocious abominable odious wicked vile reprehensible nefarious
Antonyms
admirable virtuous praiseworthy honorable excellent kind benevolent