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    Détestable (en. Detestable)

    /detɛstable/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Deserving to be detested.
    His behavior is detestable.
    Son comportement est détestable.
    Causing hatred or contempt.
    This attitude is truly detestable.
    Cette attitude est vraiment détestable.
    Very unpleasant or offensive.
    It's a detestable movie that I would never recommend.
    C'est un film détestable que je ne recommanderais jamais.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to detest', with the suffix '-able' indicating a capacity or propensity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detestable to the point of desire
    Extremely detestable.
    détestable à souhait
    detestable situation
    A very unpleasant situation.
    situation détestable
    detestable person
    A person who inspires contempt.
    personne détestable

    Related Words

    to detest
    To feel aversion or hatred towards something.
    détester
    hatred
    Feeling of intense hostility.
    haine
    contempt
    Feeling of disdain.
    mépris

    Slang Meanings

    It's lousy.
    This movie is lousy, really detestable.
    Ce film, c'est pourri, vraiment détestable.
    It's worthless.
    This behavior is worthless, totally detestable.
    Ce comportement, c'est nul, totalement détestable.