Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despicable
Adjective
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
Definition
Despicable refers to something that is deserving of contempt or disgust.
Examples
- His despicable behavior shocked everyone at the party.
- She found the despicable act of cheating unacceptable.
- The despicable villain in the movie was ultimately defeated by the hero.
Meaning
When someone or something is described as despicable, it means they are considered morally reprehensible, vile, or deserving scorn.
Synonyms
- contemptible
- wretched
- loathsome
- reprehensible
- abominable
