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despicable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/

despicable means: So bad or cruel that people feel strong dislike for the person or action.

adjective

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So bad or cruel that people feel strong dislike for the person or action.

  • That was a despicable lie.
  • They treated the prisoners in a despicable way.
  • His despicable behaviour cost him all his friends.

Similar words: contemptible, vile, loathsome

Opposites: admirable

Common phrases: despicable behaviour, a despicable act, a despicable person

Questions about despicable

What does despicable mean?

So bad or cruel that people feel strong dislike for the person or action.

What is despicable in other languages?

Türkçe: aşağılık · Español: despreciable · Français: méprisable · Deutsch: verachtenswert · Italiano: spregevole · 日本語: 卑劣な

How do you pronounce despicable?

It is pronounced /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/.

How do you use despicable in a sentence?

That was a despicable lie. They treated the prisoners in a despicable way.

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