a. [ L. execrabilis, exsecrabilis: cf. F. exécrable. See Execrate. ] Deserving to be execrated; accursed; damnable; detestable; abominable; as, an execrable wretch. “Execrable pride.” Hooker.
-- Ex"e*cra*ble*ness, n. -- Ex"e*cra*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) unequivocally detestable; ; ; ; - Edmund Burke, Syn. odious, detestable, execrable, Example:abominable treatment of prisoners; detestable vices; execrable crimes; consequences odious to those you govern
(adj) of very poor quality or condition, Syn. wretched, miserable, woeful, execrable, Example:deplorable housing conditions in the inner city; woeful treatment of the accused; woeful errors of judgment