execrable
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9.5
- adjective
- /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/
- Formal
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execrable
- The review described the movie as execrable, with a plot full of clichés and poorly written dialogue.
Examples
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I will grant thee that the verse is execrable and the sentimentality appalling, but 'Xadane' did serve the purpose for which it was created.
Fiction book (1993) -
The California legislature has twice passed a strong single-payer bill, both times vetoed by the state's current execrable governor.
Academic text (2010) -
As for FOX, they are so execrable that running the station itself should be a crime.
Blog text (25) -
But RAW conversion options are still limited, and those that exist are execrable.
Blog text (13) -
Most of their work is execrable, though the stuff around Marilyn's doorway was pretty good.
Academic text (2004) -
The CBC was, until recently, run by the former CEO of the execrable Canadian Jewish Congress, Robert Rabbinovitch.
Blog text (19) -
If this truly summarizes your opinions on this matter, I find you morally execrable and an unworthy interlocutor.
Blog text (6) -
Losses of Democrats such as Max Cleland (defeated by the execrable Saxby Chambliss through an even more execrable advertising campaign)?
Blog text (19) -
Having scattered, the celebrants circulate rumors about the execrable taste of their host, with newspapers detailing an indecent spectacle that no one took time to regard.
Academic text (1991) -
His execrable behavior during the meeting shocked everyone and led to serious complaints.
Synonyms
157
5.0
Very bad and morally wrong
95
5.7
Very bad in a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
59
5.5
Causing strong dislike or disgust, like a very bad smell
42
7.8
Very unpleasant and morally wrong to most people
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6.8
Very bad and unacceptable, deserving strong criticism
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6.7
Causing people to feel offended or want to protest
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7.2
Something people think is morally wrong or dishonest
24
7.2
Very bad or morally wrong so people strongly dislike it
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7.7
Causing strong dislike or disgust because people see it as morally wrong
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7.2
Morally wrong because it goes against religious rules
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8.2
Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel strong dislike
20
7.7
Causing strong disgust or hatred in people
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5.4
Deserves strong blame or dislike
15
7.4
Very bad and makes people feel angry or disgusted
15
7.1
Very bad in a moral way and deserving strong blame
10
8.5
Something that people strongly blame or hate for being very bad
9
7.1
Not trusted or respected because of bad behavior
9
6.5
Very unpleasant and causing people to feel strong dislike or hate
5
6.1
Causing strong dislike or disgust
1
7.5
Deserving strong criticism for being wrong
1
7.6
Likely to harm someone's reputation by showing shameful behaviour
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5.6
Easy for people to dislike because it seems rude or cruel
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or making people feel sick
Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel disgusted
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Etymology
Execrable comes from the old Latin verb exsecrari, which means 'to curse' and is related to the English verb execrate. So, something execrable is so bad that people would wish to curse it, which is why it means 'extremely bad' or deserving strong dislike.