reprehensible

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

deserving strong criticism or blame; morally unacceptable

In a sentence

Reprehensible in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing reprehensible in a sentence.

The committee condemned his reprehensible misuse of public funds.

Synonyms

blameworthyculpabledeplorabledisgraceful

Antonyms

praiseworthyadmirablecommendable

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holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Reprehensible (adjective) means deserving strong criticism or blame; morally unacceptable

Here is reprehensible used in an example sentence: "The committee condemned his reprehensible misuse of public funds."

Common synonyms for reprehensible include blameworthy, culpable, deplorable, disgraceful.

Antonyms of reprehensible include praiseworthy, admirable, commendable.

Reprehensible is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.