hei·nous 
/ˈheɪnəs/ adjective
/ˈheɪnəs/ adjective [more heinous; most heinous] : very bad or evil : deserving of hate or contempt
▪ These murders were especially heinous. ▪ people accused of committing heinous crimes/acts
▪ These murders were especially heinous. ▪ people accused of committing heinous crimes/acts
— hei·nous·ly adverb
— hei·nous·ness noun [noncount]
