despisable

Example Sentences

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"I'm sure," said Katy, with a stiff erectness that drew Lawton back in his saddle, "no man shall ever dare to lay hands on bed of mine; it's undecent and despisable conduct."

From The Spy by Cooper, James Fenimore

"I wouldn't humble myself to speak to such a despisable man."

From Dandelion Cottage by Rankin, Carroll Watson

For I'm sure as I stand here, Miss Mabel, that she knew, or thought she knew, somethin' 'bout that poor, despisable wretch that died up in the garret.

From At Last by Harland, Marion

But now he is nothing more than despisable, or, what's the same thing, a peddler without house, pack, or money.

From The Spy by Cooper, James Fenimore

If I'd ha' been the manner o' man you'd ha' liked for a husband, I should ha' been despisable.

From Aunt Rachel by Murray, David Christie