adjective
- extremely wicked, evil, or morally reprehensible
Examples
- The dictator was responsible for heinous crimes against humanity.
- She couldn’t forgive him for his heinous betrayal of their friendship.
- The jury was shocked by the heinous nature of the defendant’s actions.
- Many consider genocide to be among the most heinous acts possible.
- The newspaper described the attack as a heinous act of terrorism.
- His heinous behavior toward the elderly residents led to his dismissal.