reprehensible
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for reprehensible, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Deserving strong criticism or blame; shamefully wrong.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
deplorable
condemnable
Antonyms
How to use reprehensible
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reprehensible conduct
morally reprehensible
a reprehensible act
A formal word, common in legal, journalistic, and moralizing contexts.
Etymology
From Late Latin reprehensibilis, from Latin reprehendere ("to seize, to blame") — the same root as "reprehend" and "apprehend."
Full origin of reprehensible →Frequently asked questions
What does “reprehensible” mean?
The word “reprehensible” means deserving strong criticism or blame; shamefully wrong. In plain terms, so wrong or shameful that it deserves harsh criticism.
How do you pronounce “reprehensible”?
“Reprehensible” is pronounced rehp-rih-HEHN-sihbl (/ˌɹɛpɹəˈhɛnsəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “reprehensible” in a sentence?
Here is “reprehensible” used in a sentence: “Lying to investors about the company's finances was utterly reprehensible.”
What part of speech is “reprehensible”?
“Reprehensible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “reprehensible” come from?
The word “reprehensible” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin reprehensibilis, from Latin reprehendere ("to seize, to blame") — the same root as "reprehend" and "apprehend.".
