damnable

dam·na·ble

[dam-nuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
worthy of condemnation.
2.
detestable, abominable, or outrageous.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English dam(p)nable < Middle French damnable < Late Latin damnābilis, equivalent to Latin damn(āre) (see damn) + -ābilis -able

dam·na·ble·ness, dam·na·bil·i·ty, noun
dam·na·bly, adverb
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damnable (ˈdæmnəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  execrable; detestable
2.  liable to or deserving damnation
 
'damnableness
 
n
 
damna'bility
 
n

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Damnable is always a great word to know.
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