execrable

Execrable is an adjective that denotes something extremely bad in quality or repulsively detestable. It is used to express strong condemnation of actions, performances, or conditions, and implies that they are worthy of curses or denunciation.

Etymology: The word comes from Latin execrabilis 'able to be cursed', from execrari 'to curse'. It entered English via Old French or directly from Latin and has been in use since early modern English.

Usage: Execrable carries a formal, often literary register and is stronger than most everyday synonyms. It can describe conduct, taste, workmanship, or weather. Examples include 'the cuisine was execrable' or 'execrable weather kept us indoors.'

Related terms: The verb execrate means to condemn or detest; synonyms include abominable, odious, deplorable, and atrocious; antonyms include laudable and admirable. In contemporary speech, execrable is sometimes considered somewhat antiquated or emphatic.