despicable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite morally reprehensible
    worthless; unworthy; vile; slimy; wretched; ugly.
    • would do something as despicable as murder
    • ugly crimes
    • the vile development of slavery appalled them
    • a slimy little liar

WordNet

Des"pi*ca*ble adjective
Etymology
L. despicabilis, fr. despicari to despise; akin to despicere. See Despise.
Definitions
  1. Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; as, a despicable man; despicable company; a despicable gift. Syn. -- Contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; pitiful; paltry; sordid; low; base. See Contemptible.

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