reprehensible

Example Sentences

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The Scottish Youth Parliament said Linden's actions were "reprehensible and diametrically opposed" to its values.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“The actions this individual engaged in are reprehensible and are a clear violation of our Department standards,” the department said in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

And so policing conduct that they saw maybe 10 years ago, and would have found reprehensible then, could actually seem to be okay now with the bar so low.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting," they said.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The three teammates seemed unconcerned by the reports of Ian’s reprehensible behavior and rumors predicting their expedition’s imminent disintegration.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer