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- [kuh n-temp-tuh-buh l]
- /kənˈtɛmp tə bəl/
- /kənˈtemp.tɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-temp-tuh-buh l]
- /kənˈtɛmp tə bəl/
Definitions of contemptible word
- adjective contemptible If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them. 3
- adjective contemptible deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable 3
- adjective contemptible deserving of contempt or scorn; worthless; despicable 3
- abbreviation CONTEMPTIBLE contemptuous 3
- adjective contemptible deserving of or held in contempt; despicable. 1
- adjective contemptible Obsolete. contemptuous. 1
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Origin of contemptible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Late Latin contemptibilis, equivalent to contempt(us) (see contempt) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Contemptible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemptible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemptible
adj contemptible
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- odious — deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
adjective contemptible
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- disreputable — not reputable; having a bad reputation: a disreputable barroom.
Antonyms for contemptible
adj contemptible
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
adjective contemptible
- laudable — deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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