Contemptible synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile.
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive:
The number that is raised to a particular power in a given mathematical expression. In the expression an, a is the base.
The definition of worthless is having no value.
(Mathematics) A degenerate case is a limiting case in which a class of object changes its nature so as to belong to another, usually simpler, class.
mean (related)
Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence:
Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
Like or fit for a beggar; very poor, worthless, inadequate, etc.
Relatively low in cost; inexpensive or comparatively inexpensive.
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
(Computing, programming, slang) undesirable; harmful; bad practice
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Causing or deserving hate; loathsome; detestable; odious
The definition of infamous describes a person who has done terrible things and is known for a bad reputation.
Relatively worthless or unimportant; trivial; insignificant
Arousing contemptuous pity, as through ineptitude or inadequacy.
Engaged in revolt; rebellious
(Informal) Very bad; deplorable
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Of, like, or covered with scum
The definition of scurvy is an offensive or mean person.
Dilapidated or deteriorated in condition, especially through neglect; seedy:
Cowardly, stealthy, underhanded, or furtive
Squalid; depressingly wretched
Worthless or inferior; paltry:
Cheap; worthless
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Very miserable; sunk in, or accompanied by, deep affliction or distress, as from want, anxiety, or grief; calamitous; woeful; very afflicting.
good (antonym)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
worthy (antonym)
Having sufficient worth; deserving:
respectable (antonym)
Of moderately good quality:
honorable (antonym)
The definition of honorable is a person with a high position, worthy of respect or with high morals.
admired (antonym)
despicable, shameful
admirable (antonym)
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
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The definition of abhorrent is something that is disgusting or hated.
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic:
Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
Very unpleasant or disagreeable.
(Archaic) Ugly; unattractive.
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Highly offensive; sickening, abominable
The definition of lousy is something poorly done, disgusting or gross.
Mean or spiteful:
(Originally) Exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
The definition of rotten is someone or something extremely bad, corrupt, spoiled, unpleasant or decaying.
estimable (antonym)
The definition of estimable is worthy or deserving of great respect.
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dishonourable (related)
reprehensible (related)
vulgar (related)
hypocritical (related)
servile (related)
mendacious (related)
callous (related)
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contemptuous (related)
Very wicked; villainous; iniquitous
Find another word for contemptible. In this page you can discover 59 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for contemptible, like: despicable, odious, base, worthless, degenerate, mean, wicked, abject, beggarly, cheap and crass.