Meaning of contemptible in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    contemptible

    Definitions

    1. worthy only of being despised and rejected

    Examples

    • « a contemptible lack of courage »
    • « A little, wretched, despicable creature, a worm, a mere nothing...that has risen up in contempt against the majesty of Heaven and earth- Jonathan Edwards »

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  2. Qualitative Adjective

    contemptible

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin contemptibilis, from Latin contemnere (see contemn)

    Definitions

    1. deserving of contempt or scorn

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