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reprehensible

/riːˈprɛhɛnsəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does reprehensible mean?

adjective

Deserving strong disapproval; morally wrong or offensive. Often used to describe actions or behavior that are considered to be deeply wrong or unacceptable.

Example

"The company's decision to lay off thousands of employees was widely regarded as reprehensible."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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