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

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

“The Department of Justice has launched a full investigation into the despicable incident that took place earlier today at a church in Minnesota.”

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

She hadn’t been listening to that last speech of Count Olaf’s, knowing it would be full of the usual self-congratulatory nonsense and despicable insults.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket