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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Miss Swann, if you'd be so kind. Come, come, dear. We don't have all day. Now if you'll be very kind. Easy on the goods, darling. You're despicable. Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life. You save mine. We're square. Gentlemen, milady, you will always remember this (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl