Synonyms of reprehensive
91 similar words
Another word for reprehensive is condemning. Other synonyms of reprehensive are disapproving, pathetic, despicable, base and condemnatory.
Synonyms and similar words for reprehensive
adjectiveContaining reprehension or reproof.
- disapprobatoryContaining or showing disapprobation; that disapproves.
- disapprovingExpressing or conveying disapproval.
- reprehensoryContaining reproof; reprehensive.
- censoriousImplying or expressing censure.
- condemnatoryServing to condemn or censure.
- condemningSynonym of condemnatory.
- damnatoryContaining a sentence of condemnation.
- improbatoryDisapproving.
adjectiveReprehensible.
- damnable
- deplorable
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- abject
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- 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
- reprehensibleDeserving of reprehension.
- 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 reprehensive
- adjective Containing reprehension or reproof.
- adjective Reprehensible.
Questions about synonyms of reprehensive
- What is another word for reprehensive?
- Reprehensive has 91 synonyms on Word.ws, such as condemning, disapproving, pathetic, despicable, base, condemnatory, laughable and miserable.
- What does reprehensive mean?
- Reprehensive means containing reprehension or reproof.
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