Despicable

usgb/dɪˈspɪkəbl/
adjective

Very unpleasant or bad, causing strong dislike.

He played a despicable character in the movie.
Visual representation of "despicable" - Very unpleasant or bad, causing strong dislike.

Often appears as...

  • despicable act
  • despicable character

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Despicable invokes strong disapproval and often refers to actions that are morally wrong.

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Stealing from charity is despicable.
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Strength of Dislike

Use 'despicable' when feeling a powerful sense of hate or disgust, not just mild dislike.

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Lying to her was a despicable thing to do.
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Intensifying Collocations

'Despicable' is intensified when paired with words like 'utterly' or 'truly' to express extreme contempt.

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His actions were truly despicable.
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