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detestable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of detestable

not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

the detestable actions of a nasty little man

Synonyms of detestable

base, contemptible, currish, despicable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched

Words Related to detestable

bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted

atrocious, villainous

unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy

Near Antonyms of detestable

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous

commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right

decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly

blameless, guiltless

incorruptible, irreproachable

uncorrupted, unerring

Antonyms of detestable

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous

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