Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despicable
Adjective
/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
Definition
Despicable refers to something that is deserving of contempt or disgust; something that is morally reprehensible.
Examples
- The despicable act of lying to gain advantage shocked everyone.
- Many considered his behavior during the meeting to be despicable.
- She could not forgive the despicable treatment of animals in the factory.
Meaning
When you describe something or someone as despicable, you are stating that they are so bad or unethical that they are worthy of scorn.
Synonyms
- contemptible
- detestable
- loathsome
- reprehensible
- abominable
