execrable
4
9.5
- adjective
- /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/
- Formal
- 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
131
5.0
Very bad and morally wrong
87
5.7
Very bad in a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
54
5.5
Causing strong dislike or disgust, like a very bad smell
44
7.1
Very bad in a moral way and deserving strong blame
35
7.8
Very unpleasant and morally wrong to most people
34
6.8
Very bad and unacceptable, deserving strong criticism
31
7.2
Something people think is morally wrong or dishonest
29
6.7
Causing people to feel offended or want to protest
26
7.2
Very bad or morally wrong so people strongly dislike it
21
7.7
Causing strong dislike or disgust because people see it as morally wrong
19
7.7
Causing strong disgust or hatred in people
19
8.2
Very unpleasant and likely to make people feel strong dislike
18
7.2
Morally wrong because it goes against religious rules
14
7.4
Very bad and makes people feel angry or disgusted
10
8.5
Something that people strongly blame or hate for being very bad
10
6.1
Causing strong dislike or disgust
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
7
5.4
Deserves strong blame or dislike
1
7.5
Deserving strong criticism for being wrong
1
7.6
Likely to harm someone's reputation by showing shameful behaviour
1
5.6
Easy for people to dislike because it seems rude or cruel
1
6.7
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or making people feel sick
1
9.9
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.