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ˈdespicableness
[f. prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being despicable; contemptibleness, vileness, worthlessness.
1653Manton Exp. James ii. 1 Apt to despise excellent things, because of the despicableness of the instrument. a1691Boyle Wks. II. 13 (R.) The maker's art shines through the despicableness of the matter. 1727–1800Bailey, Despicableness, contemptibleness. |