execrable meaning
UK US /ˌɛɡˈzɛkrəbəl/ 4 syllables
execrable (adjective): of very poor quality or condition.
execrable has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
execrable as an adjective
- of very poor quality or condition
- deplorable housing conditions in the inner city
- woeful treatment of the accused
- woeful errors of judgment
Synonyms: deplorable, miserable, woeful, wretched
Similar: inferior
- unequivocally detestable
- abominable treatment of prisoners
- detestable vices
- execrable crimes
- consequences odious to those you govern
Synonyms: abominable, detestable, odious
Similar: hateful
- deserving a curse
- her damnable pride
Synonyms: damnable
Similar: cursed
How to pronounce execrable
execrable is pronounced /ˌɛɡˈzɛkrəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in LE · 9-letter words
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