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- [rep-ri-hen-suh-buh l]
- /ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn sə bəl/
- /ˌrep.rɪˈhen.sə.bl̩/
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- [rep-ri-hen-suh-buh l]
- /ˌrɛp rɪˈhɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of reprehensible word
- adjective reprehensible deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy. 1
- adjective reprehensible deserving condemnation 1
- adjective reprehensible If you think that a type of behaviour or an idea is very bad and morally wrong, you can say that it is reprehensible. 0
- adjective reprehensible open to criticism or rebuke; blameworthy 0
- adjective reprehensible deserving to be reprehended 0
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Origin of reprehensible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin reprehēnsibilis, equivalent to Latin reprehēns(us) (past participle of reprehendere to reprehend) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Reprehensible
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adjective
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adverb
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reprehensible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj reprehensible
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- big mouth — If you say that someone is a big mouth or that they have a big mouth, you mean that they tell other people things that should have been kept secret.
- condemnable — to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
- convictable — to prove or declare guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial: to convict a prisoner of a felony.
adv reprehensible
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- ferociously — savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
- maliciously — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
adjective reprehensible
- accusable — having liability to be blamed or accused
- dastardly — If you describe an action as dastardly, you mean it is wicked and intended to hurt someone.
- discreditable — bringing or liable to bring discredit.
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
adverb reprehensible
- depravedly — in a depraved manner
- discreditably — In a discreditable manner.
- disgracefully — In a disgraceful manner.
- disreputably — In a disreputable manner.
- harmfully — In a harmful manner.
Antonyms for reprehensible
adjective reprehensible
- irreprehensible — Not reprehensible, blameless, without blame; innocent.
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