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Meaning of Detestable
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "detestable" means worthy of being detested, hateful, or odious.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "detestable" as deserving to be detested, abhorrent, or extremely unpleasant.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "detestable" as very unpleasant or unacceptable, deserving to be hated or disliked.
Example Uses
- The detestable conditions in the refugee camp were a result of years of neglect and poor management.
- The politician's detestable behavior during the debate lost him many supporters.
- The smell of rotten food was detestable, and we had to throw it away immediately.