despicable

/dɪˈspɪkəbəɫ/

deserving hatred and contempt

despicable in a sentence

“The despicable act shocked the entire community.”

Latin despicabilis from despicari (to look down on), from de- (down) + specere (to look)

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utterly odious or wicked

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wicked or criminal

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grossly unfair and morally wrong

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morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

probity

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty

integrity

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles