detestable (Meaning)
detestable (s)
offensive to the mind
unequivocally detestable
detestable (a.)
Worthy of being detested; abominable; extremely hateful; very odious; deserving abhorrence; as, detestable vices.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detestable
Synonyms:
- immoral
- sordid
- cruel
- corrupt
- despicable
- contemptible
- nasty
- dishonorable
- execrable
- vicious
- dirty
- ignoble
- vile
Antonyms:
- honorable
- righteous
- noble
- straight
- righteous
- honorable
- moral
- scrupulous
- principled
- straight
- lofty
- commendable
- high
- exemplary
- just
- good
- lofty
- ethical
- upright
- venerable
- just
- upright
- excellent
- scrupulous
- high
- virtuous
- honest
- honest
- principled
- exemplary
- noble
- ethical
- good
- commendable
- venerable
- virtuous
- excellent
- moral
Synonyms:
- wrong
- wicked
- bad
- low
- snide
- evil
- wretched
- foul
- ignominious
- paltry
- reprehensible
- iniquitous
- base
- currish
- low-down
- low-minded
- mean
Antonyms:
detestable Sentence Examples
- The detestable smell of rotten eggs permeated the entire kitchen.
- The villain's detestable actions sparked outrage throughout the kingdom.
- He found the detestable gossip magazines a waste of time and energy.
- Her detestable habit of chewing with her mouth open was a major turn-off.
- The detestable working conditions led to a strike by the factory workers.
- The politician's detestable lies finally eroded the public's trust.
- Despite its beautiful plumage, the peacock's detestable screech startled everyone.
- The book's detestable portrayal of women reinforced outdated stereotypes.
- The detestable taste of the medicine made it difficult for him to swallow.
- The detestable crime left the community feeling unsafe and scared.
FAQs About the word detestable
offensive to the mind, unequivocally detestableWorthy of being detested; abominable; extremely hateful; very odious; deserving abhorrence; as, detestable vices.
immoral, sordid, cruel, corrupt, despicable, contemptible, nasty, dishonorable, execrable, vicious
honorable, righteous, noble, straight, righteous, honorable, moral, scrupulous, principled, straight
The detestable smell of rotten eggs permeated the entire kitchen.
The villain's detestable actions sparked outrage throughout the kingdom.
He found the detestable gossip magazines a waste of time and energy.
Her detestable habit of chewing with her mouth open was a major turn-off.
