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detestable
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detestable
(adjective)
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detestable
/dɪ
ˈ
tɛstəbəl/
adjective
detestable
/dɪ
ˈ
tɛstəbəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of DETESTABLE
[
more detestable; most detestable
]
formal
:
causing or deserving strong dislike
:
deserving to be detested
He found her selfish attitude
detestable
. [=
contemptible, despicable
]
He is a
detestable
villain.
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— detestably
/dɪ
ˈ
tɛstəbli/
adverb
a
detestably
cruel act
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