Despicable Definition

dispikəbəl, despikəbəl
adjective
Deserving to be despised; contemptible.
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Origin of Despicable

  • 1550s, from Late Latin despicabilis, from Latin dēspiciō (“I despise”), from de (“down”) + speciō (“I look at, behold”).

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Despicable Sentence Examples

  • Yes, what she did early on was despicable in our minds, but put yourself in her position.

  • My father did it because, to him, lying was so despicable he was forced to respond in a like manner.

  • Her despicable behavior earned her nothing but some time in jail.

  • Though I so love him and trust his every word, I can't help but tremble at even the prospect I shall at last exchange this soiled and despicable life for another.

  • This did not appear the worst, nor by any means a despicable alternative.

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DDEDES

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ELEBLE

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