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contemptible

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of contemptible

1 arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
  • the contemptible thieves who stole the clothing intended for needy children
Synonyms of contemptible

cheap, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, 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
Near Antonyms of contemptible

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

notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy

excellent

flawless, perfect

honorable, noble
Antonyms of contemptible

decent, presentable, respectable
3 not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
  • the contemptible behavior of the hikers who littered the trail
Synonyms of contemptible

base, 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

cruel, vicious

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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