Synonyms of reprehensible
90 similar words
Another word for reprehensible is culpable. Other synonyms of reprehensible are remiss, pathetic, despicable, base and blameworthy.
Synonyms and similar words for reprehensible
adjectiveBlameworthy, censurable, guilty.
- at fault
- remissAt fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
- to blameAt fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- censurableDeserving of censure; blameworthy.
- culpableMeriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
- guilty
- nocent obsoleteGuilty; not innocent.
adjectiveDeserving of reprehension.
- damnable
- deplorable
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- abject
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- contemptibleDeserving contempt.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- 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
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
- 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
- reprehensiveReprehensible.
- reptile
- reptilianUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynish
- scabbedVile; worthless.
- scummySleazy, worthless, no good.
- scurvyOf a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
- shabby
- 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.
- vile
- 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
Meaning of reprehensible
- adjective Blameworthy, censurable, guilty.
- adjective Deserving of reprehension.
- noun A reprehensible person; a villain.
reprehensible in other languages
Questions about synonyms of reprehensible
- What is another word for reprehensible?
- Reprehensible has 90 synonyms on Word.ws, such as culpable, remiss, pathetic, despicable, base, blameworthy, laughable and miserable.
- What does reprehensible mean?
- Reprehensible means blameworthy, censurable, guilty.
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