The difference between Despicable and Vile

When used as adjectives, despicable means fit or deserving to be despised, whereas vile means morally low.


Despicable is also noun with the meaning: a wretched or wicked person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Despicable and Vile

  1. Despicable as an adjective:

    Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean

    Examples:

    "synonyms: vile evimean contemptible"

  1. Despicable as a noun:

    A wretched or wicked person.

  1. Vile as an adjective:

    Morally low; base; despicable.

  2. Vile as an adjective:

    Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid.

    Examples:

    "I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths."

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