Usage Note
Détestable is an invariable-form adjective (same for masculine and feminine), used to express strong disapproval of a person, behaviour, or quality. It is a step stronger than désagréable but not as extreme as abominable. The related verb is détester ('to detest, to hate') and the adverb is détestablement.
Examples
"Il a un caractère détestable."
Natural Translation
He has a detestable character.
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