DictBridge Dictionary

contemptible Definition and Meaning in English (contemptible definition)

adjective
Synonyms:despicabledeplorableignoble
Quick Answer • Definition

Contemptible definition: Deserving contempt or scorn; despicable.

Definitions of Contemptible

  1. 1adjective

    Deserving contempt or scorn; despicable.

Example Sentences

“His actions were utterly contemptible.”

“She found his behavior contemptible and walked away.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecontemn
nouncontempt
adverbcontemptibly

Frequently Asked Questions: Contemptible in English

What is the meaning of Contemptible in English?▼
Contemptible definition: Deserving contempt or scorn; despicable.
How do you translate 'Contemptible' to English?▼
'Contemptible' translates to 'contemptible' in English. Contemptible definition: Deserving contempt or scorn; despicable.
How do you pronounce 'Contemptible' and 'contemptible'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Contemptible' and native English audio speech for 'contemptible' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

clubclubcccalledcalledcallingcallingcallscallscamecamecancancannotcannotcardcardcarecarecarefulcarefulcaughtcaught