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No. 10,883 in Spanish

despreciable

Deserving contempt; worthless or despicable.

In a sentence

  • La actitud de engañar a otros por beneficio propio es despreciable.

    The attitude of deceiving others for personal gain is despicable.

    Used to describe behavior that is morally reprehensible.

  • El despreciable acto de vandalizar lugares públicos es algo inexcusable.

    The contemptible act of vandalizing public places is inexcusable.

    Refers to acts that evoke strong disapproval or contempt.

  • Fue una persona despreciable durante su juventud, pero ahora ha cambiado.

    He was a despicable person in his youth, but he has since changed.

    Here, it's used to describe someone's character or actions in a negative light.

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