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contemptible

/kənˈtemp.tə.bəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/kənˈtemp.tə.bəl/

Describes someone or something that is deserving of contempt or scorn; worthless or despicable.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, заслуживающее презрения или насмешки; никчёмный или отвратительный.esDescribe a alguien o algo que merece desprecio o burla; que es despreciable, vil o repugnante por su bajeza moral.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui mérite le mépris ou la moquerie ; qui est sans valeur, méprisable, ou repoussant.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das Verachtung oder Spott verdient; wertlos, verächtlich oder abscheulich.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que merece desprezo ou zombaria; sem valor ou repugnante.zh形容某人或某事令人鄙视、嘲笑或厌恶;卑劣可鄙、无价值。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يستحق الاحتقار أو السخرية؛ حقير أو تافه أو بغيض.

  1. Deserving contempt C1 formal

    Deserving to be treated with scorn, disdain, or disrespect; morally despicable.

    • His contemptible behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.
    • She found his lies utterly contemptible.
    • The dictator's actions were considered contemptible by the international community.

    ruПрезренныйesdespreciable, que merece despreciofrméprisabledeVerachtenswertptDesprezívelzh可鄙的arحقير

    Synonymes: abjectbasedespicabledetestabledisgracefuldishonorabledisreputableignominiousloathsomeodiouspatheticpitifulreprehensibleshamefulsordidsorryvile

    Antonymes: admirablecommendableestimablehonorablelaudablenoblepraiseworthyrespectableworthy

  • more contemptible comparative form
  • most contemptible superlative form