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   De·test·a·ble

   /dəˈtestəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. deserving intense dislike: "I found the film's violence detestable"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin detestabilis, from the verb detestari (see detest).

   Derivatives

   • 1. detestably adverb

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   adjective. deserving to be detested; abominable; hateful. Origin of detestable. 1375–1425; late Middle English <Middle French <Latin dētestābilis, equivalent to dētest ( ārī) to detest + -ābilis -able. Other words for detestable. execrable, abhorrent, loathsome, odious, vile. See synonyms for detestable on Thesaurus.com. Other words from detestable

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   WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2021. de•test /dɪˈtɛst/ v. to feel great hatred for; hate: [ ~ + object] They detest war. [ ~ + verb-ing] I detest jogging. de•test•a•ble, adj.: Selfishness is a detestable quality. de•tes•ta•tion /ˌditɛˈsteɪʃən/ n. [ uncountable] See -test-.

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   Detestable definition, deserving to be detested; abominable; hateful. See more.

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   What does the adjective detestable mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective detestable . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of 'detestable' Deserving of strong dislike, aversion, or intense hatred. "He found her dishonesty to be detestable and broke off all contact with her."

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   deserving intense dislike:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusDETESTABLE - 16 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to detestable. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of detestable. Selfishness is a detestable quality in anyone. Synonyms. hateful. obnoxious. abhorrent. loathsome. odious. unpleasant. disagreeable. repulsive. vile. revolting. disgusting. offensive.