Synonyms of despicable
85 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for despicable is wicked. Other synonyms of despicable are vile, pathetic, mean, reptile and base. The opposite of despicable is noble.
Synonyms and similar words for despicable
adjectiveFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- vileMorally low; base; despicable.
- evil
- meanOf little value or worth; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
- contemptibleDeserving contempt.
- obscene
- wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
- abjectExisting in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable.
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirtyCorrupt, illegal, or improper.
- discreditable
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- ingloriousIgnominious; disgraceful.
- lame
- laughableWorthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousyUnderhanded; mean; contemptible.
- low
- ludicrous
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- outrageous
- paltryDespicable; contemptibly unimportant.
- patheticArousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- pissass vulgarWorthless, backward, undeveloped, nondescript, reprehensible, or small.
- pitiableThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- pitiful
- plebeian
- punkBad, substandard.
- putrid
- reprehensibleDeserving of reprehension.
- reprehensiveReprehensible.
- reptileCreeping; moving on the belly, or by means of small and short legs.
- reptilianUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynish
- scabbedVile; worthless.
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- scummySleazy, worthless, no good.
- scurvyOf a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
- shabbyOf a person, their behaviour, etc.: despicable, mean; also, not generous; stingy, tight-fisted.
- shameful
- shit vulgarNasty; despicable.
- sleazy
- slavish
- slimy
- sordid
- sorry
- trashy
- ugly
- uncommendableNot commendable.
- uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- unmentionableToo embarrassing or shocking to be discussed.
- unwashed
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- vulgar
- weak
- worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
- wretchedOf a person, etc.: behaving in a manner causing contempt; base, despicable, wicked.
- reptitious obsolete
- scald obsolete
Opposite of despicable
adjectiveMore antonyms
- honorableWorthy of respect; respectable.
- esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
- nobleHaving honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and...
- respectable
- valuedHaving a value, esteemed.
- disdainfulShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- scornfulShowing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
Meaning of despicable
- adjective Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- noun A wretched or wicked person.
despicable in other languages
Questions about synonyms of despicable
- What is another word for despicable?
- Despicable has 85 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wicked, vile, pathetic, mean, reptile, base, abject and laughable.
- What is the opposite of despicable?
- The opposite of despicable is noble. Other antonyms of despicable are honorable, valued, esteemed, disdainful and scornful.
- What does despicable mean?
- Despicable means fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
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