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contemptible, despicable, pitiable, sorry, scurvy mean arousing or deserving scorn.
contemptible may imply any quality provoking scorn or a low standing in any scale of values.
despicable may imply utter worthlessness and usually suggests arousing an attitude of moral indignation.
pitiable applies to what inspires mixed contempt and pity.
sorry may stress pitiable inadequacy or may suggest wretchedness or sordidness.
scurvy adds to despicable an implication of arousing disgust.
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“Scurvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scurvy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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1 of 2 nounMedical Definition
scurvy
nouncalled also scorbutus
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