detestable Definition
- 1deserving intense dislike
- 2abominable
- 3hateful
Using detestable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detestable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The detestable act of animal cruelty must be stopped.
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I find his behavior detestable.
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The movie was filled with detestable characters.
detestable Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for detestable
Phrases with detestable
a heinous or abhorrent criminal act
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The detestable crime of human trafficking must be eradicated.
someone who is loathsome, hateful, or repugnant
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He's a detestable person who takes pleasure in other people's misfortunes.
an unpleasant or offensive smell
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The detestable odor emanating from the garbage bin made me nauseous.
Origins of detestable
from Latin 'detestabilis', meaning 'worthy of execration'
Summary: detestable in Brief
'Detestable' [dɪˈtɛstəbl] is an adjective that describes something or someone deserving intense dislike, abominable or hateful. It can be used to describe acts, behaviors, or characters, as in 'The detestable act of animal cruelty must be stopped.' 'Detestable' has synonyms like 'abhorrent' and 'repugnant,' and antonyms like 'admirable' and 'commendable.'
