What does despiseworthy mean?
Despiseworthy means (rare) Worthy of being despised; despicable..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(rare) Worthy of being despised; despicable..
"[...] And he tried to make us jealous of each other just for fun, which I think was horrid and mean and terrifically despiseworthy," said Clarissa vehemently.
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Despiseworthy means (rare) Worthy of being despised; despicable..
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"[...] And he tried to make us jealous of each other just for fun, which I think was horrid and mean and terrifically despiseworthy," said Clarissa vehemently.
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