Detestable and Pleasing

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Detestable adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.

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Pleasing is an antonym for detestable.

Pleasing adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

Usage example: pleasing music in the background

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Detestable is an antonym for pleasing.

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