What does despicable mean?
Despicable means Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean..
Despicable
/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean..
Definitions by Sense
- Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- A wretched or wicked person.
Example Sentences
The physical penis is consumed by despicable fish, animals of the turgid depths, but the higher phallus, the image of resurrection through the goddess, is fashioned as a sacred icon.
Robbers assemble other robbers for the purpose of robbery; but Christians gather thieves, bandits, and other despicables for the purpose of spiritual transformation.
Synonyms for despicable
Antonyms for despicable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more despicable
- most despicable
- despicables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for despicable?
Common synonyms include abject, filthy, base, beggarly.
What is the opposite of despicable?
Possible antonyms include honorable, esteemed, noble, respectable.
How do you use despicable in a sentence?
The physical penis is consumed by despicable fish, animals of the turgid depths, but the higher phallus, the image of resurrection through the goddess, is fashioned as a sacred icon.
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