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Despicable

/dɪˈspɪkəbl/adjective
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Despicable refers to something so morally reprehensible or vile that it inspires intense disgust and contempt. In today's world, it's commonly used to highlight unethical actions in public life, like corporate greed or social media trolls, urging people to confront and reject such behavior.

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The 2010 animated hit 'Despicable Me' not only grossed over $500 million worldwide but also spiked Google searches for 'despicable' by more than 300%, turning a negative word into a pop culture phenomenon. Earlier, in 1611, Shakespeare used it in 'The Tempest' to describe betrayal, showing how the term has long captured human treachery in enduring stories.

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