Detestable synonyms

dĭ-tĕs'tə-bəl

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offensive
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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abominable
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
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hateful
Nasty, unpleasant, objectionable, etc.
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despicable
Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile.
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foul
(--- Baseball) Outside the foul lines:
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respected (antonym)
loathsome, abominable
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shabby
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
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execrable
The definition of execrable is something extremely unpleasant or poor quality.
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heinous
The definition of heinous is very evil or horrible.
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horrid
Causing a feeling of horror; terrible; revolting
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lousy
(Colloquial) Filled or packed with something.
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obnoxious
Liable to punishment; censurable
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odious
Disgusting, disgraceful, hateful, vile, loathsome, scandalous. See also odium.
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repulsive
Causing strong dislike or aversion; disgusting; offensive
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revolting
That which revolts or is repelling.
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shocking
Having an effect like that of a heavy blow or shock; staggering
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vile
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; repulsive; disgusting
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likeable (antonym)
Alternative spelling of likable.
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abhorrent
The definition of abhorrent is something that is disgusting or hated.
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antipathetic
Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic:
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contemptible
(Obsolete) Contemptuous.
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filthy
Very unpleasant or disagreeable.
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infamous
Causing infamy; disgraceful
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low
Despicable; lacking dignity; vulgar.
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mean
Ignoble; base:
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nasty
Mean or spiteful:
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nefarious
Very wicked; villainous; iniquitous
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repugnant
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
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rotten
The definition of rotten is someone or something extremely bad, corrupt, spoiled, unpleasant or decaying.
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wretched
Characterized by or attended with misery or woe:
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good (related)
Well-behaved; obedient:
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obscene
The definition of obscene is offensive, indecent or disgusting.
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damnable (related)
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depraved (related)
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impious (related)
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respectable (antonym)
Fairly large in size, number, or amount
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admirable (antonym)
Inspiring or deserving admiration or praise; excellent; splendid
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adorable (antonym)
The definition of adorable is very charming or cute.
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cherished (antonym)
Highly valued, having a high personal value.
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adored (antonym)
loathsome, abominable
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prized (antonym)
Highly valued, cherished.
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loveable (antonym)
Alternative form of lovable.
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Detestable Sentence Examples

  • " We are not born, but reborn, Christians," and that which when done for idols was detestable is acceptable when done for the martyrs.

  • Of the detestable Tiptoft he writes that there flowered in.

  • It's a totally compelling story, with a bunch of likeable characters and a truly detestable villain.

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