execrable — extremely bad or unpleasant; detestable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant; detestable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeksɪkrəbəl/
Example Sentences
- His execrable singing voice cleared the karaoke room in seconds.
- The movie was so execrable that people started leaving after 20 minutes.
- Her execrable cooking skills are legendary among her friends.
execrable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈeksɪkrəbəl/]
extremely bad or unpleasant; detestable
The critic declared the soggy, burnt casserole absolutely execrable.
EXE crab crawls out - absolutely execrable and vile!
Once respectable, now execrable and detectable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'execrabilis', derived from 'execrari' meaning 'to curse out' or 'to detest', which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'sacrare' (to curse or consecrate). The word ultimately relates to 'sacer' meaning 'sacred' or 'cursed'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + secrari (to curse) + -able (capable of being) = execrable (capable of being cursed or detestable)
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📝Examples
“His execrable singing voice cleared the karaoke room in seconds.”
“The movie was so execrable that people started leaving after 20 minutes.”
“Her execrable cooking skills are legendary among her friends.”
“The execrable condition of the hotel room made us request a refund immediately.”
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