despicably

• Adverb, das eine Handlung oder ein Verhalten beschreibt, das verachtenswert, niederträchtig oder moralisch verwerflich ist und Abscheu oder Verachtung verdient.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that deserves hatred or contempt.' It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are morally reprehensible, vile, or shameful.

1. In a morally reprehensible mannerC1formal

   In a way that deserves strong condemnation or contempt; extremely badly or wickedly.

   Auf verachtenswerte Weise

   • He behaved despicably by lying to his closest friends.
   • The company acted despicably when it fired workers without notice.
   • She was treated despicably by her former colleagues.

   Synonymeabominablyatrociouslybaselycontemptiblydetestablydishonorablyfoullyhatefullyignominiouslymeanlymonstrouslyreprehensiblyshamefullyvilely

   Antonymehonorablylaudablynoblypraiseworthily