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DESPICABLE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word despicable. (exact relations)
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vile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• morally reprehensible

• causing or able to cause nausea

contemptible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deserving of contempt or scorn

mean
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

adjective satellite

• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

• characterized by malice

• having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

• marked by poverty befitting a beggar

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

• (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

• of no value or worth

• very good; of the highest quality

verb

• mean or intend to express or convey

• have as a logical consequence

• denote or connote

• have in mind as a purpose

• have a specified degree of importance

• intend to refer to

• destine or designate for a certain purpose

abhorrent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

detestable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

• unequivocally detestable

disgraceful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

• (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

hateful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• evoking or deserving hatred

adjective satellite

• characterized by malice

loathsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

low
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

• being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

• used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

noun

• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)

• an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

• a low level or position or degree

• the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

adverb

• in a low position; near the ground

adjective satellite

• very low in volume

• unrefined in character

• of the most contemptible kind

• low or inferior in station or quality

• no longer sufficient

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

• filled with melancholy and despondency

verb

• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

nasty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• offensive or even (of persons) malicious

adjective satellite

• exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

• characterized by obscenity

• disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

odious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unequivocally detestable

reprehensible
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

repugnant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

shameful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

evil
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally bad or wrong

noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having the nature of vice

• having or exerting a malignant influence

slimy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• covered with or resembling slime

• morally reprehensible

unworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in value or merit

adjective satellite

• not deserving

• morally reprehensible

worthless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in usefulness or value

adjective satellite

• morally reprehensible

wretched
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of very poor quality or condition

• characterized by physical misery

• very unhappy; full of misery

• morally reprehensible

• deserving or inciting pity

Alternatives for VILE

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