execrable

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/, /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/, /ˈɛkskɹəbl/

Adjective

execrable

1. Of the poorest quality.
2. Hateful.
   • 1779, Jefferson, letter to Patrick Henry written on March 27

     But is an enemy so execrable, that, though in captivity, his wishes and comforts are to be disregarded and even crossed? I think not. It is for the benefit of mankind to mitigate the horrors of war as much as possible.

Synonyms

• abhorrent
• abominable
• atrocious
• deplorable
• despicable
• detestable
• disgusting
• foul
• heinous
• horrific
• loathsome
• low
• monstrous
• repulsive
• revolting
• sickening
• vile
• wretched

Related terms

• execrableness
• execrably
• execration
• execrate

Translations

• French: exécrable
• German: armselig, erbärmlich
• Italian: esecrabile
• Portuguese: execrável
• Spanish: execrable

Translations

• German: abscheulich , grässlich, widerwärtig
• Russian: отврати́тельный

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