Definitions for despicable
ˈdɛs pɪ kə bəl, dɪˈspɪk ə-de·spi·ca·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. despicable, ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretchedadjective

   morally reprehensible

   "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 5 votes

1. despicableadjective

   Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DESPICABLEadjective

   Contemptible; vile; mean; sordid; worthless. It is applied equally to persons or things.

   Etymology: despicabilis, Latin.

   Our case were miserable, if that wherewith we most endeavour to please God, were in his sight so vile and despicable as mens disdainful speech would make it. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 23.

   Their heads as low
   Bow’d down in battle, sunk before the spears
   Of despicable foes. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. i. 437.

   All th’ earth he gave thee to possess and rule,
   No despicable gift! John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xi. l. 340.

   All the quiet that could be expected from such a reign, must be the result of absolute power on the one hand, and a despicable slavery on the other. Addison.

   When men of rank and figure pass away their lives in criminal pursuits and practices, they render themselves more vile and despicable than any innocent man can be, whatever low station his fortune and birth have placed him in. Addison.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. despicable

   Despise (adjective form: despicable) means to regard with contempt or scorn.

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1. despicable

   Despicable refers to something or someone that is deserving of intense contempt, hatred, or disgust because of their immoral, wicked, or repulsive behavior, qualities, or actions. It is often used to describe behavior that is considered extremely unfair, unacceptable or disgracefully shameful.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Despicableadjective

   fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; as, a despicable man; despicable company; a despicable gift

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Despicable

   des′pi-ka-bl, adj. deserving to be despised: contemptible: worthless.—ns. Des′picableness, Despicabil′ity.—adv. Des′picably. [L. despicĕre, to despise.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of despicable in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of despicable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of despicable in a Sentence

1. Real Madrid:

   We do not know who the author or authors of this despicable act are, but their anonymity does not help them avoid responsibility. We hope that the authorities manage to clear up the circumstances and that justice helps to banish these types of behaviors.

2. State John Kerry:

   The United States is praying and grieving with you for the loved ones of those cruelly taken from us, including Americans, and for the many who were injured in these despicable attacks, the United States stands firmly with Belgium and with the nations of Europe in the face of this tragedy.

3. Johnny McCray:

   This is such a horrific and despicable act on his part, and for him to be a doctor … it’s concerning.

4. The Hills Joe Concha:

   This is the most insidious hateful rhetoric of anyone who exists in political punditry. Rick Wilson is wishing Coronavirus on Melania Trump. It doesnt matter if the wish is aimed at a First Lady, or a doctor, a teacher, a policewoman. It is despicable. He deserves no platform.

5. Rob Maitland:

   It has always been our position that Mr. Hicks should be held responsible for his actions to the full extent of the law. His killing of three college students was despicable, and now he must face the consequences of his actions.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=despicable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Despicable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=despicable
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/despicable
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=despicable
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=despicable