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- [dih-tes-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈtɛs tə bəl/
- /dɪˈtes.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tes-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈtɛs tə bəl/
Definitions of detestable word
- adjective detestable If you say that someone or something is detestable, you mean you dislike them very much. 3
- adjective detestable being or deserving to be abhorred or detested; abominable; odious 3
- adjective detestable that is or should be detested; hateful; execrable; odious 3
- adjective detestable deserving to be detested; abominable; hateful. 1
- noun detestable Deserving intense dislike. 1
- adjective detestable hateful, abhorrent 1
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Origin of detestable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin dētestābilis, equivalent to dētest(ārī) to detest + -ābilis -able
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Parts of speech for Detestable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detestable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detestable
adj detestable
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
- accursed — Some people use accursed to describe something which they are very annoyed about.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- awful — If you say that someone or something is awful, you dislike that person or thing or you think that they are not very good.
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
adjective detestable
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- loathsome — causing feelings of loathing; disgusting; revolting; repulsive: a loathsome skin disease.
Antonyms for detestable
adj detestable
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- adorable — If you say that someone or something is adorable, you are emphasizing that they are very attractive and you feel great affection for them.
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- adored — to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.
- cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
adjective detestable
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
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