Execrable: meaning, definitions and examples
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execrable
[ ˈɛksɪkrəbl ]
quality, behavior
Execrable describes something that is exceptionally bad or unpleasant. It can refer to behavior, actions, or any kind of quality that is seen as detestable. When something is execrable, it tends to provoke strong negative feelings. This term is often used in literary contexts to convey moral outrage or deep disapproval.
Synonyms
abhorrent, detestable, horrible, loathsome, wretched
Examples of usage
- The movie was so execrable that we left the theater halfway through.
- His execrable behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
- The critics panned the book, calling its prose execrable.
- She couldn't tolerate the execrable comments made during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "execrable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 execrável
🇮🇳 घृणित
🇩🇪 abscheulich
🇮🇩 keji
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 odrażający
🇯🇵 忌まわしい
🇫🇷 exécrable
🇪🇸 execrable
🇹🇷 rezil
🇰🇷 혐오스러운
🇸🇦 مكروه
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 可憎的
🇸🇮 grozljiv
🇮🇸 ógeðfelldur
🇰🇿 жаман
🇬🇪 საშინელი
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 execrable
Etymology
The word 'execrable' originates from the Latin term 'execrabilis,' which means 'cursed' or 'detestable.' This, in turn, comes from the verb 'execrari,' meaning 'to curse' or 'to denounce.' As the word evolved, it found its way into Middle English in the late 14th century, maintaining its negative connotation throughout its history. Over time, it has been used in various literary and critical contexts to describe aspects of life or art that are deemed excessively bad, thus contributing to its enduring relevance in English vocabulary. Its usage is often reserved for formal and poetic expressions, emphasizing the severity of the negativity it conveys.