Meaning
detestable, hateful
- deserving intense dislike, contempt, or condemnation
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento durante la riunione è stato semplicemente detestabile.
His behavior during the meeting was simply detestable.
Non tollero questi modi detestabili con i clienti.
I will not tolerate these hateful manners with customers.
Perché difendi un'azione così palesemente detestabile?
Why are you defending such an obviously detestable act?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| detestabile | masculine · singular |
| detestabile | feminine · singular |
| detestabili | masculine · plural |
| detestabili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal register; in daily conversation, 'odioso' or 'insopportabile' are more frequent.
- Follows the two-form adjective pattern: -e singular, -i plural.