reprehensible
adjective/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #13,497 most common English word
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or condemnation; morally unacceptable.
Example sentence
His behavior during the meeting was considered reprehensible by everyone present.
Synonyms & related words
- disgraceful
- shameful
- deplorable
- contemptible
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