Despicable (adjective)

1. Worthy of or causing contempt; contemptible.
2. Unworthy of respect or admiration; base.

Origin:

From middle english, from latin despicabilis, from despicere ("to despise").

Examples:

1. His behavior was so despicable that it was hard to even look at him.
2. She found the act of stealing from a charity to be truly despicable.
3. The way he treats his employees is truly despicable.
4. The dictator's actions were considered by many to be utterly despicable.
5. The criminal's behavior was so despicable that he was sentenced to life in prison.