execrable
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “execrable” mean?
adjective.extremely bad or unpleasant.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages discussing moral judgments, critiques of art or literature, or evaluations of behavior. It emphasizes a strong disdain or revulsion, suggesting that something is not only bad but profoundly offensive or deserving of contempt, distinguishing it from milder terms like "poor" or "subpar."
Common Confusions
Execrable implies something is extremely bad or deserving of contempt, while terrible usually suggests something is merely bad or unpleasant without the same level of moral outrage.
Do not choose execrable if the context emphasizes mediocrity or indifference rather than extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example Sentences
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The execrable food at the inn left travelers still hungry.