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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:

abhorrent
abject
abominable
base
bastardly
cheap
degenerate
deplorable
despicable
detestable
dirty
disgraceful
disgusting
grubby
hateful
ignominious
lame
loathsome
lousy
low
low-down
mean
measly
miserable
nasty
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Antonyms for contemptible:

a1
above
acceptable
admirable
admired
adorable
aesthetic
affable
agreeable
aiding
alluring
altruistic
amazing
amiable
amusing
angelic
appealing
appetising
appetizing
applaudable
appropriate
aristocratic
arresting
assisting
astonishing
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