despicable

/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ (American pronunciation)

Origin

From Latin "despicabilis," meaning "contemptible," derived from "despicere" (to look down on).

Meanings

1. Deserving to be despised or regarded with contempt; vile, loathsome, or detestable.
2. Extremely unpleasant or disagreeable; reprehensible.

Example Sentences

1. His despicable behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
2. The politician's despicable lies were finally exposed to the public.
3. The villain's despicable acts in the movie shocked the audience.

Related Words

• Verb: despise
• Noun: despicability
• Adverb: despicably
• Synonyms: contemptible, vile, abhorrent, detestable, loathsome

Memorization Trick

Think "DES-PICK-ABLE": Someone so awful you'd never pick them for anything, making them utterly despicable.