Despicability

/ˌdɛspɪkəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being despicable; the state of being worthy of contempt or disgust.

Etymology

From despicable (worthy of contempt, from Latin despicabilis) + -ity (noun suffix creating abstract qualities).

Kelly Says

Despicability measures moral unworthiness—philosophers debate whether certain actions have inherent despicability or if it's culturally determined, touching on deep questions about morality.

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