despicably

Examples

• All

• I'm really sorry that you were treated so despicably.

  Blog text (31)

• I behaved despicably.

  Old Gringo (1989)

• With all the evil, rotten, corrupt, despicably low people in the world, why is it so difficult for me to get some help?

  The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)

• Some things are so despicably disgusting that there are reaction videos on YouTube.

  Blog text (32)

• You treat them despicably.

  The Drop (2014)

• "His omission of HU seems ungenerous at best and despicably petty at worst."

  Blog text (13)

• The politician's despicably dishonest actions angered the public.

• She spoke despicably about her colleagues, showing a lack of respect.

Synonyms

D

disgustingly

vsdespicably

13 4.8

In a way that makes you feel sick or upset

is about moral wrongness that deserves contempt and blame

D

dishonorably

vsdespicably

• US

9 6.8

In a shameful way that shows no honesty

is harsher, stressing moral reprehensibility rather than only loss of respect

A

abominably

vsdespicably

3 8.2

In a very rude and cruel way

carries moral condemnation and marks clearly disgraceful personal conduct

D

disgracefully

vsdespicably

3 4.6

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

adds a sense of moral wrongness and strong blame beyond shame

H

hatefully

vsdespicably

1 6.6

In a way that shows strong dislike and anger

is more about moral disgrace and reprehensible conduct than emotion

D

deplorably

vsdespicably

1 7.9

In a very bad, shameful way that deserves strong criticism

is specifically morally reprehensible and deserving personal moral blame

I

ignominiously

vsdespicably

• Formal

1 9.9

In a way that causes public shame or loss of respect

extends condemnation to moral wrongness, not only public humiliation

V

vilely

vsdespicably

1 8.2

In a very cruel and unfair way

focuses on deserving strong moral blame rather than mere unpleasantness

R

repulsively

vsdespicably

1 7.2

In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike

stresses moral reprehensibility and deserving strong public condemnation

O

odiously

vsdespicably

• Formal

1 9.7

In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone

is more about moral reprehensibility and disgrace than mere offensiveness

A

abhorrently

vsdespicably

1 8.6

In a way that shows strong disgust and moral disapproval

focuses more on deserving strong moral blame than simple disgust

F

foully

vsdespicably

1 7.9

In a very unfair and cruel way

is more morally reprehensible and deserves stronger blame

I

ingloriously

vsdespicably

1 8.0

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

emphasizes moral reprehensibility rather than merely loss of honor

C

contemptibly

vsdespicably

• Offensive

8.3

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

is stronger in moral blame and describes morally disgraceful action

D

detestably

vsdespicably

7.9

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike or disgust

is about moral wrongdoing that deserves strong condemnation

L

loathsomely

vsdespicably

9.1

In a way that makes people feel very disgusted or angry

is focused on moral blame and being condemnable rather than only disgusting

R

reprehensibly

vsdespicably

8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

emphasizes moral disgrace and contempt beyond mere criticism

U

unrighteously

vsdespicably

• Formal

8.5

In a way that is wrong or unfair

adds strong shame and social blame beyond mere moral wrongness

R

rottenly

vsdespicably

7.4

In a very bad or unpleasant way

focuses more on deserving strong moral blame than broad corruption

D

discreditably

vsdespicably

• Formal

8.4

In a way that makes someone or something look bad

is more about moral disgrace and deserving strong blame

Antonyms

A

admirably

19 3.3

In a way that makes people respect or praise someone

C

commendably

1 5.3

In a way that deserves praise

How Despicable

viciously

34 5.7

despicably

1 7.0

shamefully

10 3.4

innocently

28 2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology