damnable
/ˈdæmnəbəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Deserving condemnation or eternal punishment
Deserving severe condemnation, divine punishment, or damnation because of being morally wrong, sinful, wicked, or seriously offensive.
1.1. Religious condemnation and damnation
Used in religious or theological contexts to describe someone or something considered deserving of divine condemnation, a curse, or eternal punishment because of sin or serious wrongdoing.
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Antonyms
Examples
- Some religious traditions consider persistent unrepentant sin damnable.
- The preacher warned that such actions could lead to damnation.
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1.2. Morally reprehensible acts and conduct
Used to describe actions, behavior, decisions, or wrongdoing that deserve strong moral condemnation because they are cruel, dishonest, depraved, or fundamentally unacceptable.
Synonyms
- abhorrent
- abominable
- atrocious
- contemptible
- culpable
- depraved
- despicable
- detestable
- execrable
- hateful
- odious
- shameful
- vile
- wicked
Antonyms
Examples
- The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the damnable crime.
- The accused vehemently denied any involvement in the damnable scandal.
- The betrayal was so profound that it left a lingering sense of damnable treachery.
Related Words
- immorality
- misconduct
- wrongdoing
- corruption
- depravity
- cruelty
- wickedness
- moral transgression
- condemnation
1.3. Extremely objectionable or offensive qualities
Used emphatically to describe something extremely unpleasant, offensive, disgraceful, or deserving of strong disapproval, often expressing anger, disgust, or frustration.
Synonyms
- awful
- blasted
- confounded
- cursed
- cussed
- detestable
- dreadful
- infernal
- lousy
- miserable
- nasty
- offensive
- outrageous
- rotten
- terrible
- wretched
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Examples
- The persistent rumors about his actions were deemed damnable by the community.
- The lawyer presented evidence to challenge the damnable accusations against his client.
- The committee condemned the damnable behavior that had damaged the organization's reputation.
Related Words
- annoyance
- disgust
- irritation
- frustration
- disapproval
- contempt
- resentment
- exasperation
- offense