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- [dih-spahyz]
- /dɪˈspaɪz/
- /dɪsˈpaɪzəbl /
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- [dih-spahyz]
- /dɪˈspaɪz/
Definitions of despisable word
- adjective despisable deserving of being despised; despicable 3
- verb with object despisable to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe. 1
- noun despisable Despicable; contemptible. 1
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Origin of despisable
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English despisen < Old French despis-, stem of despire < Latin dēspicere; see despicable
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Parts of speech for Despisable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
despisable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
despisable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for despisable
adj despisable
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- odious — deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
adjective despisable
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- pathetic — causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable: a pathetic letter; a pathetic sight.
Antonyms for despisable
adj despisable
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
adjective despisable
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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