heinous
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈheɪnəs/
heinous means: Extremely bad or cruel, deserving very strong criticism.
adjective
EXTREMELY EVILC1
Extremely bad or cruel, deserving very strong criticism.
- It was a heinous crime.
- The court heard details of his heinous acts.
- The public demanded justice for such a heinous murder.
Questions about heinous
What does heinous mean?
Extremely bad or cruel, deserving very strong criticism.
What is heinous in other languages?
Türkçe: iğrenç · Español: atroz · Français: odieux · Deutsch: abscheulich · Italiano: efferato · 日本語: 凶悪な
How do you pronounce heinous?
It is pronounced /ˈheɪnəs/.
How do you use heinous in a sentence?
It was a heinous crime. The court heard details of his heinous acts.
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