despicable

Example Sentences

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‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Estrosi, who is a vocal supporter of Israel and whose wife is Jewish, denounced the act as despicable and said he wouldn’t be intimidated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Zelensky called it a "despicable attack" on military personnel in a post on X and urged Iran to put an end to attacks against its neighbouring countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Wright told the High Court they were the "most despicable allegations it is possible to put to any journalist" and that the claims were "utter nonsense".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Human nature is both predictable and mysterious; prone to great and sudden advances, yet still mired in despicable self-interest.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman