avskyvärda
Avskyvärda is a Swedish adjective meaning “disgusting,” “abhorrent,” or “despicable.” It is used to describe actions, behavior, or people that provoke moral disgust or strong condemnation. The term implies that something is worthy of aversion beyond ordinary unpleasantness.
Etymology: The word is formed from the prefix av- plus skyvärd, a compound meaning “worthy of disgust.”
Usage: Avskyvärda carries a strong, emotionally charged tone and is suitable for describing egregious acts, grave
Examples: en avskyvärd handling; de avskyvärda handlingarna; avskyvärda personer. See also inflection notes: the adjective agrees
Synonyms and nuance: several close terms include vidrig, äcklig, och motbjudande; avskyvärd connotes a moral condemnation
See also: notes on Swedish adjectives with av- prefixes and other morally evaluative descriptors.