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despiseworthy

adj

Etymology

From despise + -worthy.

  1. derived from dēspiciō — “to look down upon, despise, scorn”
  2. derived from despis-
  3. inherited from despisen
  4. suffixed as despiseworthy — “despise + worthy”

Definitions

  1. Worthy of being despised

    Worthy of being despised; despicable.

    • "[...] 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.

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