Heinous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈheɪnÉ™s/
• UK IPA: /ˈhiːnÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -eɪnÉ™s

Origin

From Old French haineus (compare French haineux) from haïr ("to hate"), of origin.

Full definition of heinous

Adjective

1. Totally reprehensible.I hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.

Usage notes

Nouns to which "heinous" is often applied: crime, act, sin, murder, offence.

Synonyms

• (totally reprehensible) abominable, horrible, odious

Anagrams

• in house, in-house, inhouse