Bahasa Melayu

keji

Bahasa Melayu

English

despicable, cruel, contemptible

Very bad in character or behaviour, and deserving strong dislike.

كجي

Examples

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  1. Tindakan keji itu dikecam ramai orang.

    The despicable act was condemned by many people.

  2. Jangan bercakap dengan cara yang keji kepada orang lain.

    Do not speak in a contemptible way to other people.

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keji

Best core meaning: despicable.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengeji
to despise; insult
kekejian
disgrace; contempt
kejan
to incite

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.