Vile
(adjective)
- Morally reprehensible; wicked; evil.
- Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or disgusting.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english, from latin vilis cheap, worthless, from neuter of vilis cheap.
Examples:
- The crime committed by the perpetrator was vile and inhumane.
- The smell of the garbage was vile and made her nauseous.
- The behavior of the bully was vile, he made fun of the weak and the helpless.
- The conditions of the prison were vile, the prisoners were living in squalor.
- The idea that someone would harm innocent people is vile and reprehensible.