Despreciable (en. Negligible)

/des-pre-'θi-a-ble/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: That which is deserving of contempt.

Example Sentence: His attitude is despicable in the face of other people's problems.

Su actitud es despreciable ante los problemas ajenos.

Definition: That which has a very low value.

Example Sentence: The price of this item is despicable compared to its quality.

El precio de este artículo es despreciable en comparación con su calidad.

Definition: Something that does not deserve attention or consideration.

Example Sentence: His complaints are despicable and do not affect our decision.

Sus quejas son despreciables y no afectan nuestra decisión.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the verb despise, which means to not appreciate or consider something.

Common Phrase: despicable attitude

Common Phrase Meaning: Behavior that deserves to be scorned.

actitud despreciable

Common Phrase: despicable value

Common Phrase Meaning: Value so low that it is not given importance.

valor despreciable

Common Phrase: despicable person

Common Phrase Meaning: Individual who is considered unworthy of respect.

persona despreciable

Related Word: contempt

Related Word Description: Feeling of considering someone or something as inferior.

desprecio

Related Word: underestimate

Related Word Description: To consider something as of little importance.

menospreciar

Related Word: disdain

Related Word Description: State of not being appreciated.

desaprecio

Slang Meaning: Something of very little importance.

Slang Example: That is worth nothing, it is despicable.

Eso no vale nada, es despreciable.

Slang Meaning: A person who does not respect themselves.

Slang Example: That guy is despicable to everyone.

Ese tipo es despreciable para todos.