Despiseworthy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Worthy of being despised; despicable. rare

    ""[...] And he tried to make us jealous of each other just for fun, which I think was horrid and mean and terrifically despiseworthy," said Clarissa vehemently."

Example

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""[...] And he tried to make us jealous of each other just for fun, which I think was horrid and mean and terrifically despiseworthy," said Clarissa vehemently."

Etymology

From despise + -worthy.

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