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

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1. despicable

   Pitiful originally signified full of pity; as, "the Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy," James v, 11; but this usage is now archaic, and the meaning in question is appropriated by such words as merciful and compassionate. Pitiful and pitiable now refer to what may be deserving of pity, pitiful being used chiefly for that which is merely an object of thought, pitiable for that which is brought directly before the senses; as, a pitiful story; a pitiable object; a pitiable condition. Since pity, however, always implies weakness or inferiority in that which is pitied, pitiful and pitiable are often used, by an easy transition, for what might awaken pity, but does awaken contempt; as, a pitiful excuse; he presented a pitiable appearance. Piteous is now rarely used in its earlier sense of feeling pity, but in its derived sense applies to what really excites the emotion; as, a piteous cry. Compare HUMANE; MERCY; PITY.

   Antonyms:
   august, beneficent, commanding, dignified, exalted, glorious, grand, great, helpful, lofty, mighty, noble, sublime, superb, superior

   Synonyms:
   abject, base, contemptible, lamentable, miserable, mournful, moving, paltry, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, sorrowful, touching, woful, wretched

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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"

   Antonyms:
   good

   Synonyms:
   frightful, queasy, offensive, pitiable, pathetic, nauseating, piteous, vile, loathsome, misfortunate, suffering, miserable, pitiful, hapless, horrible, worthless, unworthy, nauseous, slimy, undeserving, horrifying, atrocious, deplorable, sickening, ugly, woeful, noisome, wretched, poor, execrable, slimed, surly

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1. despicableadjective

   Synonyms:
   contemptible, abject

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How to use despicable in a sentence?

1. Brian Benczkowski:

   I hope today's action brings home a simple message for those that engage in these despicable frauds, you're not invisible.

2. Jeff Bock:

   With anything that opens to over $100 million, you breach all demographics, the Minions are the stars of the 'Despicable Me' franchise...kids love them, teens love them, and adults love them.

3. State John Kerry on Friday:

   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, we will continue to provide any assistance necessary in investigating these heinous acts of terrorism and bringing those responsible to justice ... We offered today anything they need and they are already taking us up on (it).

4. 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.

5. Michael McGarrity:

   Delowar Hossain had a despicable goal. Delowar Hossain wanted to make Delowar Hossain way to Afghanistan, join up with Taliban forces, and kill Americans. But Delowar Hossain failed because members of the FBI's joint terrorism task force interrupted Delowar Hossain plans.

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