DESPICABLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
morally reprehensible
Example: would do something as despicable as harm; ugly crimes; the vile development of slavery appalled them; a slimy little liar
Synonyms
Wretched, Slimy, Despicable, Worthless, Vile
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "despicable" comes from Latin dēspicor, which comes from Latin despicabilis.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.