despicable — deserving hatred and contempt; morally reprehensible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving hatred and contempt; morally reprehensible
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The villain in the movie was so despicable that even his own mother disowned him.
- Stealing candy from children is a despicable act.
- The despicable landlord raised the rent during the pandemic.
despicable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/]
deserving hatred and contempt; morally reprehensible
Stealing candy from a crying child in the park is truly despicable behavior.
Despicable acts should make laws applicable, not explicable excuses!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'despicabilis', derived from the verb 'despicari' meaning 'to look down on' or 'to scorn', formed from 'de-' (down) and 'specere' (to look). The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
de- (down) + spic- (look, from Latin specere) + -able (worthy of, capable of) = despicable (worthy of being looked down upon; contemptible)
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📝Examples
“The villain in the movie was so despicable that even his own mother disowned him.”
“Stealing candy from children is a despicable act.”
“The despicable landlord raised the rent during the pandemic.”
“His despicable habit of eating the last slice of pizza without asking made him unpopular.”
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