Despicable: meaning, definitions and examples

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despicable

 

[ dɪˈspɪkəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,414, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.