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despicable

UK/dɪ'spɪkəb(ə)l/US/'despikәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Deserving hatred and contempt.

可鄙的;卑劣的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
-spic-look, observe, watch
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=despicable

de- + spic + -able = «able to be looked down on.» Stronger than disliked — morally contemptible.

Root sp still carries 131 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His behavior was despicable.

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