Meaning & use
reprehensible
Deserving strong criticism or blame because it is morally wrong.
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The judge called the fraud scheme reprehensible and sentenced the executives to prison.
Lying to elderly customers about hidden fees is a reprehensible business practice.
A note on using this word
Reprehensible is a formal word usually reserved for serious moral wrongdoing rather than minor mistakes.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
admirablecommendable
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