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contemptible

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of contemptible

1 arousing or deserving of oneʼs loathing and disgust

the contemptible thieves who stole the Christmas gifts intended for needy children

Synonyms of contemptible

cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched

Words Related to contemptible

abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious

disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful

base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile

blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable

cowardly, craven, dastardly

unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms of contemptible

high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright

ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

Antonyms of contemptible

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

2 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy)

a contemptible attempt at science fiction by someone with no understanding of the genre

Synonyms of contemptible

despicable, miserable, pathetic, pitiable, pitiful, sad, sorry, wretched

Words Related to contemptible

deplorable, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, misbegotten, notorious, shameful

abhorrent, abominable, beastly, detestable, hateful, lousy, odious, stinking

bad, inferior, lame, poor

disgusting, dishonorable, shameful

meritless, unworthy, worthless

scandalous, shocking, sordid, unsavory

Near Antonyms of contemptible

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy, redoubtable

notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy

flawless, perfect

honorable, noble

honest, straight

Antonyms of contemptible

decent, presentable, respectable

3 not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

the contemptible behavior of the students who took part in the hazing

Synonyms of contemptible

base, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched

Words Related to contemptible

bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted

atrocious, villainous

unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy

Near Antonyms of contemptible

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous

commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right

decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly

blameless, guiltless

incorruptible, irreproachable

uncorrupted, unerring

Antonyms of contemptible

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous

Synonym Discussion of contemptible

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.

- a contemptible liar

despicable may imply utter worthlessness and usually suggests arousing an attitude of moral indignation.

- a despicable crime

pitiable applies to what inspires mixed contempt and pity.

- a pitiable attempt at tragedy

sorry may stress pitiable inadequacy or may suggest wretchedness or sordidness.

- this rattletrap is a sorry excuse for a car

scurvy adds to despicable an implication of arousing disgust.

- a scurvy crew of hangers-on

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