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Reprehensible

Definition

(formal) Deserving strong criticism or condemnation; morally unacceptable or reprehensible behaviour is considered wrong or bad. Typically collocates with 'actions', 'behaviour', 'conduct', 'treatment'.

Example Sentences

1The company's decision to knowingly pollute the local water supply was widely regarded as reprehensible.
2Is it reprehensible for a politician to prioritize their own interests over the needs of their constituents?
3The human rights abuses committed by the regime were deemed reprehensible by the international community.
4Avoid using language that could be perceived as reprehensible or hurtful to marginalized groups.
5There is a growing concern that the increasing normalization of reprehensible behaviour in media and entertainment is contributing to a decline in societal empathy.

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