detestable
de·test·able
adj \di-ˈtes-tə-bəl, dē-\Definition of DETESTABLE
: arousing or meriting intense dislike : abominable
— de·test·able·ness noun
— de·test·ably \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of DETESTABLE
- He is a detestable villain.
- <the detestable actions of a nasty little man>
First Known Use of DETESTABLE
15th century
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Synonyms: base, contemptible, currish, despicable, ignoble, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched
Related Words: bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong; cruel, vicious; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted; atrocious, villainous; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous; discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy
Near Antonyms: ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous; commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right; decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly; blameless, guiltless; incorruptible, irreproachable; uncorrupted, unerring
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