: arousing or meriting intense dislike : abominable. Other Words from detestable Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About detestable.

What does a detestable person mean?

If you say that someone or something is detestable, you mean you dislike them very much. [formal] I find their views detestable. Synonyms: hateful, shocking, offensive, disgusting More Synonyms of detestable.

How do you use the word detestable?

I've had it with all you unreliable, inconsistent, and detestable blockheads. Nick Stahl does a good job portraying Bobby as a vicious, detestable bully. Her sister is the symbol of all that is detestable, damnable and loathsome.