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more detestable
Superlative
most detestable
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unequivocally deserving of intense dislike or hatred
- The dictator's detestable cruelty shocked the international community.
- He made a detestable habit of mocking those less fortunate.
- The novel's detestable villain was both cunning and ruthless.
- Lying under oath is considered a detestable act in any court.
- She refused to tolerate his detestable disregard for the rules.
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extremely unpleasant or offensive
- The detestable smell of rotten eggs filled the abandoned house.
- They endured detestable weather throughout the entire vacation.
- His detestable manners made dinner conversations awkward.
- The kitchen was in a detestable state after the party.
- The detestable noise from the construction kept the baby awake.