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    Detestable (en. Detestable)

    /de.te's.ta.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which deserves to be detested due to its hateful nature.
    His behavior was so detestable that no one wanted to talk to him.
    Su comportamiento era tan detestable que nadie quería hablarle.
    Something that causes repulsion or aversion.
    The way he treated his colleagues was absolutely detestable.
    La forma en que trató a sus compañeros era absolutamente detestable.
    That which generates a strong feeling of rejection.
    The idea of lying to him is detestable to me.
    La idea de mentirle es detestable para mí.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detestabilis', meaning 'that which is detested'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detestable person
    Individual whose behavior is extremely unpleasant.
    persona detestable
    detestable act
    Action that provokes rejection or disdain.
    acto detestable
    detestable situation
    Circumstance that is extremely uncomfortable or repugnant.
    situación detestable

    Related Words

    detest
    To feel aversion or rejection towards something or someone.
    detestar
    hate
    To feel hatred, a deep rejection towards something or someone.
    odiar
    detestation
    Feeling of intense aversion or rejection.
    detestación

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggerated way of expressing displeasure about something.
    That movie is detestable, there's no way I'm watching it again!
    Esa película es detestable, ¡no hay manera de que la vea de nuevo!
    Used to describe someone who is annoying.
    That guy is so detestable that I can only tolerate him in large groups.
    Ese tipo es tan detestable que solo lo aguanto en grupos grandes.