contemptible
1 antonym for contemptible — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English contemptible, from Latin contemptibilis.
Full origin of contemptible →Frequently asked questions
What does “contemptible” mean?
The word “contemptible” means deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable. In plain terms, so bad or dishonourable that it deserves contempt.
How do you pronounce “contemptible”?
“Contemptible” is pronounced kuhn-TEHMP-tuh-buhl (/kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “contemptible” in a sentence?
Here is “contemptible” used in a sentence: “His betrayal of his closest friend was utterly contemptible.”
What part of speech is “contemptible”?
“Contemptible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “contemptible” come from?
The word “contemptible” comes from Latin. From Middle English contemptible, from Latin contemptibilis.
