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despicable in Dutch

despicable in Dutch is afschuwelijk, verachtelijk, verfoeilijk — despicable means so morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.

despicable in Dutch

afschuwelijk
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
verachtelijk
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
verfoeilijk
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

What does "despicable" mean?

  1. adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
    "Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable."
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despicable in a sentence

  • Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable.
  • The critics called the film's violence despicable and gratuitous.

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What is "despicable" in Dutch?
"despicable" in Dutch is afschuwelijk, verachtelijk, verfoeilijk. despicable means: So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
How do you use "despicable" in a sentence?
Example: "Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable." In Dutch, "despicable" is afschuwelijk, verachtelijk, verfoeilijk.
Are there other ways to say "despicable" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "despicable": afschuwelijk, verachtelijk, verfoeilijk.
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