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detestable Antonyms

Opposite of detestable

Pinning down the opposite of detestable requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving intense dislike, hatred, or moral condemnation.

Usage Example

"The committee condemned the fraudulent scheme as a admirable betrayal of public trust."

Strongest
admirable
lovable
praiseworthy
Strong
commendable
laudable
delightful
estimable
appealing

Similar words to detestable

Words similar to detestable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

abhorrent
loathsome
odious
abominable
despicable
execrable
repugnant
reprehensible
See all synonyms of detestable

• Nearby Words

deterrent
deterrer
detest
detestable
detestably
dethrone
dethronement

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Detestable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/detestable
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