anathematic
- adjective
- /ˌænəˈθɛmætɪk/
- Offensive
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odioso
- Her behavior was so anathematic to their values that they could no longer associate with her.
Examples
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In brief, the article describes actions and statements by this group that are anathematic to even the most liberal interpretation of the Rav.
Blog text (19) -
As represented by the transi tomb, Death is continually thrust before the living so that although the spatial contraversion of the quick and the dead may be anathematic, for the gravedigger it has become a matter of mere "custom," as ultimately it must be for us all.
Academic text (2016) -
Many find the politician's views on immigration to be anathematic and refuse to support his campaign.
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The proposal was deemed anathematic by community leaders, leading to widespread protests.
Synonyms
116
3.6
Making people feel strong dislike or anger
42
7.8
Very unpleasant and morally wrong to most people
24
7.2
Very bad or morally wrong so people strongly dislike it
23
7.7
Causing strong dislike or disgust because people see it as morally wrong
20
8.2
Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel strong dislike
20
7.7
Causing strong disgust or hatred in people
10
8.5
Something that people strongly blame or hate for being very bad
9
6.5
Very unpleasant and causing people to feel strong dislike or hate
4
9.5
Very bad and unpleasant, causing strong dislike
1
7.5
Deserving strong criticism for being wrong
Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel disgusted
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or making people feel sick
Antonyms
How Disliked
9
6.5
- Offensive
- Formal
50
7.9
- Offensive
261
4.0
31
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Anathematic comes from an old Greek word anathema, made of an- and thema, meaning 'something set apart' and later 'cursed'. So, if something is anathematic, people treat it with strong dislike or condemnation.