adjective
damnable
DAM-nuh-bul/ˈdæmnəbl/
Deserving severe disapproval.
Deliberately destroying a child's sandcastle is a damnable act.
Etymology
Built on the verb for condemning or declaring someone guilty, this adjective applies that judgment more broadly: something damnable is so objectionable that it deserves strong blame.
In context
It wasn’t a splendid sin, done for reckless love. It was a damnable folly, committed through reckless ignorance.
More examples
- Taking advantage of desperate families is a damnable practice.
- She refuses to excuse his damnable lies.
- This damnable printer jams every time I need it.
Forms
damnable
damn verb — To condemn or criticize very severely.
damnably adverb — In a blameworthy or intensely annoying way.
Similar words
- reprehensible
- Emphasizes conduct that deserves blame on moral grounds.
- deplorable
- Expresses deep disapproval, often mixed with sadness or regret.
- inexcusable
- Emphasizes that no explanation can justify the wrongdoing.