detestable
UK: dɪˈtɛstəb(ə)l | US: dɪˈtɛstəb(ə)l
adj. deserving intense dislike; abhorrent
adj. offensive or repugnant in nature
The word "detestable" originates from Latin detestabilis, combining de- (expressing opposition) + testari (to witness or denounce). The root test refers to bearing witness, often in a negative context (e.g., declaring something vile). Over time, detestable evolved to mean "worthy of being denounced" or "utterly loathsome," emphasizing moral or visceral repulsion.
His detestable actions made him an outcast in the community.
The dictator’s regime was marked by detestable human rights violations.
She found the cruelty in the film utterly detestable.
The smell from the dumpster was absolutely detestable.
Such detestable behavior has no place in civilized society.