Meaning & Definition of word "Despicable"

Despicable

/dɪˈspɪkəbl/

1. Deserving hatred and contempt.
- Example: His despicable behavior at the party shocked everyone.
2. Wicked, vile, or contemptible in character or behavior.
- Example: The despicable acts of the villain left a lasting impression on the audience.
3. Morally reprehensible; deserving scorn.
- Example: She found it despicable that he would lie to his own friends.

●From Latin 'despicabilis', meaning 'worthy of contempt'.

despicable me:

Referring to someone who exhibits very low or vile character.

despicable act:

An action that is morally wrong or deserving of disdain.

despicable trait:

A characteristic that is considered dishonorable.

despise:

To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

despotic:

Relating to the exercise of absolute power, often in a cruel or oppressive way.

despicability:

The quality of being despicable.

Meaning: A term for someone or something that is extremely low or vile.

● Example Sentence: That move was so despicable, no one wants to play with you.

Meaning: Calling out someone's actions as despicable during an argument.

● Example Sentence: You're just being despicable right now, you know that?