Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Con·tempt·i·ble

   /kənˈtem(p)təb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. deserving contempt; despicable: "a display of contemptible cowardice"

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemptibility noun
   • 2. contemptibly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • M

     3

   • P

     3

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • B

     3

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contemptibleContemptible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contemptible

   • Cached

   Contemptible means worthy of contempt or deserving scorn. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this adjective, and how it differs from contemptuous.

3. People also ask

   What does it mean to treat someone with contempt?

   • treat-with-contempt. Noun. (plural treat with contempts) consider someone or something to be unworthy of respect or attention. Click to see full answer. Then, what does it mean to treat someone with disdain?

   Why does my son treat me with contempt?

   www.southsidechristiancenter.com/bible/faq-what-does-contempt-mean-in-the-bible.html

   See all results for this question

   What does contempt feel like?

   • The most common trigger for this emotion is immoral action by a person or group of people to whom you feel superior. While contempt is a standalone emotion, it is often accompanied by anger, usually in a mild form such as annoyance. Feeling contempt asserts power or status.

   What is Contempt? | Feeling Contempt | Paul Ekman Group

   www.paulekman.com/universal-emotions/what-is-contempt/

   See all results for this question

   What are signs of contempt?

   • Contempt. Contempt is a more harsh version of criticism. If you are using sarcasm, cynicism, name-calling, eye rolling, mockery or hostile humor as ways to communicate with your partner, these are signs of contempt.

   Signs Of A Toxic Marriage That Seem Normal But Are Not

   www.regain.us/advice/marriage/20-signs-of-disrespect-in-marriage-when-to-draw-the-line/

   See all results for this question

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › contemptibleCONTEMPTIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › contemptible

   • Cached

   Contemptible means deserving contempt or blame, such as someone's behaviour or appearance. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

5. Videos

   • 

     1:16

     youtube.com

     Learn English Words: CONTEMPT - Meaning, Vocabulary with Pictures and Examples

     Jan 29, 2018

     9.9K Views

   • 

     berkeleywellbeing.com

     Contempt: Definition, Causes, & Examples

     Sep 19, 2022

   • 

     0:25

     youtube.com

     Contemptible Meaning

     Apr 18, 2015

     3.9K Views

   View all

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › contemptibleCONTEMPTIBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › contemptible

   • Cached

   Contemptible definition: . See examples of CONTEMPTIBLE used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contemptibleContemptible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contemptible

   contemptible: 1 adj deserving of contempt or scorn Synonyms: abject , low , low-down , miserable , scummy , scurvy of the most contemptible kind bastardly , mean of no value or worth pathetic , pitiable , pitiful inspiring mixed contempt and pity ignoble completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose unworthy lacking in value ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › contemptibleCONTEMPTIBLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › contemptible

   • Cached

   Contemptible means deserving contempt or blame, such as someone's behavior or a profession. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › contemptibleCONTEMPTIBLE Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words ...

   www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › contemptible

   • Cached

   Find 144 words that mean contemptible, arousing or deserving of scorn, loathing, or disgust. See also related articles, entries, and examples of contemptible and its synonyms.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › contemptibleCONTEMPTIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    www.collinsdictionary.com › english › contemptible

    • Cached

    Contemptible means deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable. Learn how to use this formal adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and related words in Collins Dictionary.