Damnable
/ˈdæm.nə.bəl/noun
Deserving of condemnation or punishment.
Did you know?The root of 'damnable' connects deeply with ancient ideas of moral judgment, invoking the power of divine condemnation in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
damnabilis
“Worthy of condemnation or punishment.”
Old French
Old French
damnable
“Capable of being damned; deserving of punishment.”
Middle English
Middle English
damnable
“Deserving of damnation, rooted in moral judgment.”
Modern English
English
damnable
“Referring to something that is worthy of being condemned or punished, often in a moral or religious context.”