Entry Word: despicable

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 arousing or deserving of oneʼs loathing and disgust <condemned for his despicable actions during the crisis> — see contemptible 1
2 not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency <the cadʼs despicable behavior toward women> — see ignoble 2
3 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy) <a despicable attempt at making a movie comedy> — see pitiful 1