Heinous
(adjective)
Extremely wicked or cruel; evil.
Origin:
From the old french haineus, from haine (hatred), from latin odium (hatred, enmity).
Examples:
- The heinous crime shocked the entire city.
- The terrorist act was considered as a heinous act of cowardice.
- The heinous act of murder was met with widespread condemnation.
- He committed a heinous act of betrayal.
- The heinous nature of the crime was undeniable.