detestable
/dɪˈtɛstəbl/
de · test · a · ble
dɪ · ˈtɛst · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. deserving intense dislike
Significado en Español
detestable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng ghét
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Example Sentence
Cheating is a detestable act.
作弊是一种可憎的行为。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “detestable”:
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A
lovable
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B
admirable
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C
praiseworthy
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D
despicable
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D — despicable.
“detestable” means adj. deserving intense dislike
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Cheating a helpless old man out of his money is a truly ______ act.
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A
admirable
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B
noble
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C
detestable
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D
kind
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C — detestable.
“detestable” means adj. deserving intense dislike
Common questions about “detestable”
What does “detestable” mean?
detestable — adj. deserving intense dislike. In Chinese: 可憎的，可恶的.
How do you pronounce “detestable”?
detestable is pronounced /dɪˈtɛstəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · test · a · ble.
How do you use “detestable” in a sentence?
Cheating is a detestable act. (作弊是一种可憎的行为。)
What are synonyms for “detestable”?
hateful, despicable, loathsome — all close in meaning to detestable (adj. deserving intense dislike).
Is “detestable” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. detestable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
