deserving to be despised; contemptible
Origin of despicable
Late Latin despicabilis: see despise
adjective
Despicable is defined as a foul and loathsome person.
An example of a despicable person was Jack the Ripper.
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despicable
adjective
Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile.
Origin of despicable
Late Latin dēspicābilis from Latin dēspicārī to despise ; see spek- in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- de·spic′a·ble·ness
noun
- de·spic′a·bly
adverb
Usage Note: The original standard pronunciation of despicable had stress on the first syllable. During the 1900s, the placement of stress gradually shifted to the second syllable, and now that pronunciation is the usual one.
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Adjective
(comparative more despicable, superlative most despicable)
- Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless
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Sentence Examples
- Yes, what she did early on was despicable in our minds, but put yourself in her position.
- My father did it because, to him, lying was so despicable he was forced to respond in a like manner.
- Are we despicable Germans?
- This did not appear the worst, nor by any means a despicable alternative.
- Though I so love him and trust his every word, I can't help but tremble at even the prospect I shall at last exchange this soiled and despicable life for another.
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WORDS NEAR despicable IN THE DICTIONARY
- despicable
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- desperation
- desperations