detestable

The definition of detestable is disgusting, hateful or awful.

(adjective)

An example of something detestable is stabbing a best friend in the back multiple times.

See detestable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that is or should be detested; hateful; execrable; odious

Origin: ME & OFr < L detestabilis

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See detestable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Inspiring or deserving abhorrence or scorn. See Synonyms at hateful.

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