Despicably: meaning, definitions and examples
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despicably
[ dɪˈspɪkəblɪ ]
moral judgment
Despicably means in a way that deserves to be despised or is morally reprehensible. It indicates an action or behavior that is considered contemptible or vile.
Synonyms
contemptibly, dishonorably, shamefully, vilely.
Examples of usage
- She treated her friends despicably.
- He acted despicably by lying to everyone.
- The politician's despicable actions shocked the public.
- They despicably cheated during the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "despicably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprezivelmente
🇮🇳 घृणित रूप से
🇩🇪 verachtenswert
🇮🇩 secara tercela
🇺🇦 презирливо
🇵🇱 pogardliwie
🇯🇵 軽蔑して
🇫🇷 méchamment
🇪🇸 despreciablemente
🇹🇷 aşağılık bir şekilde
🇰🇷 경멸스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل حقير
🇨🇿 opovržlivě
🇸🇰 opovržlivo
🇨🇳 卑鄙地
🇸🇮 prezirljivo
🇮🇸 fyrirbjóðandi
🇰🇿 жеккөрушілікпен
🇬🇪 გარყვნილად
🇦🇿 nifrətlə
🇲🇽 despreciablemente
Etymology
The word 'despicably' comes from the Latin root 'despicabilis,' which means 'worthy of contempt'. It first appeared in English around the early 17th century, derived from the verb 'despise.' The verb 'despise' traces back to the Latin 'despicere,' meaning 'to look down on' or 'to regard with scorn.' The prefix 'de-' implies 'down' and 'specere' means 'to look'. Over time, the adverb form, 'despicably,' captured the essence of actions deemed contemptible or worthless. Its usage has evolved to convey deep disapproval, often in moral or ethical contexts. In contemporary language, it is frequently applied to describe actions that violate social norms or ethical standards.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,695, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.