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adjective
deserving to be detested; abominable; hateful.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin dētestābilis, equivalent to dētest(ārī) to detest + -ābilis -able
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin dētestābilis, equivalent to dētest(ārī) to detest + -ābilis -able
Related forms
de·test·a·bil·i·ty, de·test·a·ble·ness, noun
de·test·a·bly, adverb
un·de·test·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·de·test·a·ble, adjective
un·de·test·a·ble·ness, noun
EXPANDun·de·test·a·b·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
execrable, abhorrent, loathsome, odious, vile.
execrable, abhorrent, loathsome, odious, vile.
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Detestable
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Example Sentences
- Schlesinger believes, such a view increases the threat to the republic, it could be dangerous as well as detestable.
- The need to ascribe to others those rather detestable characteristics that one recognizes in oneself--but cannot afford to own.
- His lustful behavior becomes truly detestable when he gropes his own daughter.
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Word Origin & History
detestable
mid-15c., from Fr. détestable (14c.), from L. detestabilis, from detestari (see detest).
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