contemptible

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Etymology

From Middle English contemptible, from Latin contemptibilis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/
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Adjective

contemptible (comparative more contemptible, superlative most contemptible)

  1. Deserving contempt.
    Synonyms: despicable, disdainable, hateworthy; see also Thesaurus:despicable
    Antonyms: respectable, venerable

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