(adj) morally reprehensible, Syn. unworthy, wretched, vile, slimy, ugly, worthless, Example:would do something as despicable as murder; ugly crimes; the vile development of slavery appalled them; a slimy little liar
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ L. despicabilis, fr. despicari to despise; akin to despicere. See Despise. ] Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless; as, a despicable man; despicable company; a despicable gift.