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despicable in German

despicable in German is verachtenswert, abscheulich, gemein — despicable means so morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.

despicable in German

verachtenswert
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
abscheulich
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
gemein
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
schnöde
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
niederträchtig
adj
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
verabscheuungswürdig
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 German?
"despicable" in German is verachtenswert, abscheulich, gemein. 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 German, "despicable" is verachtenswert, abscheulich, gemein.
Are there other ways to say "despicable" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "despicable": verachtenswert, abscheulich, gemein, schnöde, niederträchtig, verabscheuungswürdig.
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