despicable
word
/dɪˈspɪkəbəɫ/
/dɪspˈɪkəbəl/
Definition
If someone or something is despicable, they are extremely bad, dishonest, or morally wrong and deserve strong disapproval.
Usage & Nuances
"Despicable" is formal and strong; used for actions, people, or behavior that are morally very low. Common with "behavior," "act," and sometimes villains in stories. Do not confuse with "disposable" or "disreputable."
Spanish: despreciablePortuguese (BR): desprezívelPortuguese (PT): desprezívelChinese (Simplified): 卑鄙的Chinese (Traditional): 卑鄙的Hindi: घिनौनाArabic: حقيرBengali: ঘৃণিতRussian: презренныйJapanese: 卑劣なVietnamese: đáng khinhKorean: 경멸스러운Turkish: aşağılıkUrdu: قابلِ نفرتIndonesian: tercela
Example Sentences
His actions were despicable.
basic
Stealing from the poor is despicable.
basic
They called his behavior despicable.
basic
That was a despicable thing to do, and everyone knows it.
natural
Only a despicable person would lie about something so serious.
natural
I can't believe he would do something so despicable just for money.
natural