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despicable in Russian

despicable in Russian is жа́лкий, никчёмный, презре́нный — despicable means so morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.

despicable in Russian

жа́лкий
adj
Pronounced: zhalkiy
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
никчёмный
adj
Pronounced: nikchyomnyy
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
презре́нный
adj
Pronounced: prezrennyy
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 Russian?

"despicable" in Russian is жа́лкий, никчёмный, презре́нный. despicable means: So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.

How do you pronounce жа́лкий?

"despicable" in Russian is жа́лкий, pronounced "zhalkiy".

How do you use "despicable" in a sentence?

Example: "Cheating a disabled pensioner out of his savings is despicable." In Russian, "despicable" is жа́лкий, никчёмный, презре́нный.

Are there other ways to say "despicable" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "despicable": жа́лкий, никчёмный, презре́нный.

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