Synonyms for despicable
ˈdɛs pɪ kə bəl, dɪˈspɪk ə-

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1. despicable, ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretched(adj)

   morally reprehensible

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

   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

   Antonyms:
   good

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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.

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

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

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1. despicable(a.)

   Synonyms:
   contemptible, pitiful, base, mean, abject, vile, worthless, low, paltry

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1. despicable(a)

   Synonyms:
   contemptible, abject

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1. List of paraphrases for "despicable":

   contemptible, vile, heinous, odious, reprehensible, abhorrent, abject, ignoble, low-down, infamous, abominable, hateful, dastardly, loathsome, shameful, negligible, obnoxious, disgraceful, appalling, hideous, inconsiderable, detestable, deplorable, disgusting, atrocious, ignominious, repugnant, horrendous, cowardly

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How to use despicable in a sentence?

1. David Beckham:

   Some of the things that we now know happened were despicable, unacceptable and awful for the game that we love so much.

2. New York:

   In New York, no one should feel unsafe for who they are, and this despicable attack on one New Yorker is an attack on all New Yorkers.

3. Ashley Corts:

   Seeing such violence and hate coming from the left because we are Republican/Conservative is despicable. I would like this country to unite on both sides of the aisle and this story is certainly not helping the cause.

4. Pope Francis:

   Especially in these days, may he sustain the efforts of all those actively engaged in bringing comfort and relief to the civil population in Syria, prey to a war that continues to sow horror and death. And yesterday, the latest despicable attack on refugees which caused a number of deaths and injuries.

5. Arlene Foster:

   The European Union has once again shown it is prepared to use Northern Ireland when it suits their interests but in the most despicable manner – over the provision of a vaccine which is designed to save lives.

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