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contemptible
adjective
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How to pronounce contemptible:

Definition of contemptible:

contemptible (adjective):
worthy of contempt
deserving of contempt or scorn.
deserving to be despised or hated

Synonyms for contemptible:

pitiabledetestableabjectmeaslyscurvyhatefuldirtylamemiserableabominable
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Antonyms for contemptible:

sensationalexcitingintriguingexemplaryimpeccableexquisiteupliftingquaintconsiderateendearing
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