despicable

Definition

  • adjective: very bad or unpleasant
  • adjective: deserving to be 'despised'
  • synonyms: abhorrent, abject, abominable

Examples

  • It was a 'despicable' [='contemptible'] act of racism.

  • She is a 'despicable' traitor.

Movie quotes

  • (..) for us to keep it down, but he always came out to see Mom dance. He'd linger in the doorway, scotch in hand, and watch in awe, as this cynical, despicable woman he married... took flight. And as a child who was completely terrified of both my parents, I was always aware that this moment of grace, (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6