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Detestability

Definition

Detestability is the state or quality of being arousing intense dislike or aversion.

Senses

1. Noun: General Detestability

In a general sense, detestability refers to the quality of being detestable or highly dislikeable.

Example sentence: The detestability of his actions shocked the entire community.

2. Noun: Moral Detestability

Specifically in ethics, detestability signifies the state of being morally despicable or detestable.

Example sentence: Murder is universally regarded as an act of detestability.

3. Adjective: Detestable

Detestability can also be used as an adjective, meaning something or someone that is highly deserving of detestation.

Example sentence: The detestable criminal was finally captured by the police.

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