Execrable
Adjective
Definition: Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Synonyms: Abominable, Atrocious, Dreadful, Loathsome, Terrible
Antonyms: Excellent, Admirable, Commendable
- The service at that restaurant was execrable; I will never go back.
- She wrote an execrable poem that no one could bear to read.
- Think of the word "excrete," which refers to getting rid of waste or something undesirable. Execrable describes something so bad that it is like waste or something to be expelled.
Etymology:
The word "execrable" comes from the Latin word "execrabilis," which means "worthy of being cursed" or "hateful." It is derived from the verb "execrari," meaning "to curse."
Historical Usage:The term has been used since the 15th century to describe something abhorrent or deserving of strong condemnation.
Related Idioms:
"Execrable taste"
Explanation:Refers to someone having poor or offensive taste in something, such as fashion or art.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "execrable" with "excruciating."
Explanation:While both words convey negativity, "execrable" specifically refers to something that is extremely bad or unpleasant, while "excruciating" refers to something causing intense pain or agony.