Does the Word Heinous Mean?

The etymology of heinous reflects the association of hate with that which is evil or horrible. During the 14th century, English borrowed "heinous" from the Middle French haine, meaning "hate." Over time English speakers came to use the word to reflect the sense of horror evoked by intense hatred.

Does heinous mean evil?

If you describe something such as a crime as heinous, you mean that it is extremely evil or horrible. Her life has been permanently blighted by his heinous crime.

What is a heinous person?

adjective. (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked. 'a battery of heinous crimes'