Synonyms of detestable

detestable

adjective

di-ˈte-stə-bəl 

as in vile

not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

the detestable actions of a nasty little man

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vile
• immoral
• dirty
• nasty
• cruel
• contemptible
• despicable
• vicious
• corrupt
• dishonorable
• ignoble
• sordid
• execrable
• wretched
• bad
• ignominious
• evil
• mean
• snide
• low-down
• base
• wicked
• low-minded
• currish
• foul
• wrong
• paltry
• low
• iniquitous
• reprehensible
• depraved
• perverted
• censurable
• miscreant
• blamable
• debased
• blameworthy
• degenerate
• villainous
• dissolute
• disgraceful
• shameful
• atrocious
• debauched
• unprincipled
• discreditable
• unscrupulous
• unworthy
• unethical
• disreputable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honorable
• noble
• virtuous
• high
• upright
• righteous
• lofty
• venerable
• excellent
• good
• honest
• ethical
• straight
• moral
• principled
• just
• scrupulous
• commendable
• exemplary
• right
• proper
• respectable
• high-minded
• decent
• blameless
• reputable
• guiltless
• right-minded
• irreproachable
• seemly
• incorruptible
• uncorrupted
• unerring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detestable

Since season 1, Steve has evolved from detestable jock to one of the series’ most beloved and protective figures. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

But the context, circumstances and lack of reflection made his this detestable being. — John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025

But a wave of summer shows were canceled in response, with conservative leader Kemi Badenoch—a uniquely detestable political figure in a country that perfected the form—calling on Glastonbury to remove the band from this year’s bill. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025

Naturally, after Mary is taken hostage by Ronald’s detestable rival Jeff, the physical prowess that had eluded him all movie emerges in his time of need. — Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024