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contemptible

UK
/kənˈtɛmptɪbəl/
US
/kənˈtɛmptəbl/

Translations

contemptibleadjective
more contemptible
Comp.
most contemptible
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛmptɪbəl/
US
/kənˈtɛmptəbl/
méprisableSe dit d’une personne ou d’un comportement digne de mépris.
His contemptible behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.
Son comportement méprisable pendant la réunion a choqué tout le monde.
Additional translations
dérisoireS’emploie pour une quantité ou une valeur très faible, presque insignifiante.
Synonyms
base
vile
scornful
shameful
disgraceful
despicable
lowly
worthless
Antonyms
commendable
worthy
admirable

Definitions

contemptibleadjective
Deserving of or held in contempt; despicable.
His contemptible behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.
Of little or no worth; paltry or insignificant.
They quarrelled over a contemptible amount of money.
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