Despicable: meaning, definitions and examples
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despicable
[ dɪˈspɪkəb(ə)l ]
behavior
Deserving hatred and contempt, typically because of engaging in morally reprehensible behavior.
Synonyms
abhorrent, detestable, disgusting, repugnant, vile
Examples of usage
- His despicable actions towards the vulnerable members of society were widely condemned.
- The despicable behavior of the dictator shocked the international community.
character
Worthy of intense dislike or disgust.
Synonyms
abominable, heinous, odious, repellent, revolting
Examples of usage
- The character in the movie was portrayed as despicable due to his cruel intentions.
- Her despicable attitude towards her colleagues made it difficult to work with her.
Translations
Translations of the word "despicable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprezível
🇮🇳 घृणित
🇩🇪 verachtenswert
🇮🇩 tercela
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 nikczemny
🇯🇵 嫌うべき (kirau beki)
🇫🇷 méprisable
🇪🇸 despreciable
🇹🇷 aşağılık
🇰🇷 비열한 (biyeolhan)
🇸🇦 حقير (haqir)
🇨🇿 opovrženíhodný
🇸🇰 opovrhnutiahodný
🇨🇳 卑鄙的 (bēibǐ de)
🇸🇮 preziranja vreden
🇮🇸 fyrirlitlegur
🇰🇿 жиіркенішті
🇬🇪 საზიზღარი (sazizgari)
🇦🇿 nifrətamiz
🇲🇽 despreciable
Word origin
The word 'despicable' originated from the Latin word 'despicari', which means 'to look down on'. Over time, 'despicable' evolved in English to describe something or someone as deserving contempt or intense dislike. The term has been used in literature, films, and everyday language to characterize actions or characters that are morally reprehensible or worthy of hatred.
See also: despise.