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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.

Similar words: evil, atrocious, abominable

Common phrases: heinous crime, heinous act, heinous offence, heinous deed

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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