despicable

/'despikəbl/
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despicable

A person who would steal from a charity is truly despicable.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deserving contempt or strong moral condemnation: "despicable" describes actions, behaviors, or people considered to be utterly vile, wicked, or morally repugnant. It implies a profound lack of worth or honor.
Usage
  • The word "despicable" is a strong adjective used to express extreme moral disapproval. It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like "is" or "was."
  • It is often used in formal or serious contexts to condemn severe wrongdoing.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • His treatment of the vulnerable was absolutely despicable.
    • The dictator committed despicable acts against his own people.
    • I find your lies despicable.
Advanced Usage
  • "utterly despicable": An intensifying phrase used to emphasize the extreme nature of the contemptibility.
    • The betrayal was utterly despicable.
  • "morally despicable": A phrase that explicitly frames the judgment in ethical terms.
    • The exploitation of children for labor is morally despicable.
Variants and Related Words
  • Despicably (adverb): In a despicable manner.
    • He acted despicably.
  • Despicableness (noun): The quality of being despicable. (Note: This form is less common than "despicability.")
  • Despicability (noun): The state or quality of being despicable.
Synonyms
  • Contemptible: Deserving scorn; despicable.
  • Loathsome: Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
  • Vile: Morally reprehensible or unpleasant.
  • Execrable: Extremely bad or unpleasant; abominable.
  • Heinous: Utterly odious or wicked.
Antonyms
  • Admirable: Deserving respect and approval.
  • Honorable: Bringing or worthy of honor.
  • Commendable: Deserving praise.
  • Noble: Having fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • "sink to despicable levels": To behave in a way that is shockingly immoral or dishonorable.
    • In his desperation, he sank to despicable levels.
  • "a despicable coward": A common collocation emphasizing both moral weakness and contemptibility.
    • History remembers him as a despicable coward.
despicable

A person who would steal from a charity is truly despicable.

Adjective
  1. morally reprehensible
    • would do something as despicable as murder
    • ugly crimes
    • the vile development of slavery appalled them
    • a slimy little liar

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