contemptibly

• Adverb, das eine Handlungsweise oder ein Verhalten beschreibt, die Verachtung oder Spott verdienen; moralisch verwerflich, schändlich oder stark missbilligenswert.

An adverb meaning "in a manner deserving contempt or scorn." It describes actions or behavior that are considered morally despicable, shameful, or worthy of strong disapproval.

1. In a manner deserving contemptC1formal

   In a way that is shameful, despicable, or worthy of scorn.

   Verächtlich

   • He behaved contemptibly by lying to his friends.
   • The politician acted contemptibly when he broke his promise.
   • She was treated contemptibly by her former colleagues.

   Synonymeabjectlybaselydespicablydisgracefullyignominiouslymeanlyshamefullyvilely

   Antonymehonorablynoblypraiseworthilyrespectably