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Damnable - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

damnable

/ˈdæmnəbəl/ /ˈdæmnəbəl/

Definition:

Deserving strong condemnation; extremely bad or unpleasant.

Synonyms:

detestable, hateful, execrable, abominable

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

praiseworthy, commendable, admirable

Common Collocations:

damnable lie, damnable behavior, damnable crime

Derivatives:

damnably, damnability

Usage Tips:

Use "damnable" to emphasize strong disapproval, often in moral or ethical contexts.

Common Phrases:

damnable shame, damnable nuisance, damnable fool

Etymology:

From Old French *damnable*, derived from Latin *damnabilis*, meaning "worthy of condemnation."

Examples:

  • 1. His damnable arrogance made him unpopular.
  • 2. The weather was a damnable nuisance during the trip.
  • 3. She regretted her damnable mistake too late.
  • 4. The villain's actions were truly damnable.

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