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despicable

UK
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
US
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/

Translations

despicableadjective
more despicable
Comp.
most despicable
Super.
UK
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
US
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
His despicable behavior towards his friends made him very unpopular.
Son comportement méprisable envers ses amis le rendit très impopulaire.
Additional translations
abjectS’emploie surtout pour insister sur le caractère moralement odieux ou particulièrement répugnant.
Synonyms
wicked
vile
loathsome
abominable
detestable
contemptible
reprehensible
deplorable
Antonyms
admirable
worthy
commendable

Definitions

despicableadjective
Deserving hatred and contempt.
His despicable behavior towards his friends made him very unpopular.
Morally reprehensible or extremely unpleasant; provoking strong moral disgust.
The company’s despicable treatment of its workers eventually led to a boycott.
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