də̇ˈspikəbəl also ˈdespə̇k- or ˈdeˌspik- adjective
Etymology: Late Latin despicabilis, from Latin despicari to look down upon, despise + -abilis -able; akin to Latin despicere to despise — more at despise
1. : deserving to be despised : meriting hatred, scorn, or loathing
the immorality of James's court was hardly more despicable than the imbecility of his government — J.R.Green
2. obsolete : contemptuous
Synonyms: see contemptible