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contemptible in German

contemptible in German is verachtenswert, verachtenswürdig — contemptible means deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable.

contemptible in German

verachtenswert
adj
Deserving contempt.
verachtenswürdig
adj
Deserving contempt.

What does "contemptible" mean?

  1. adj Deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable.
    "His betrayal of his closest friend was utterly contemptible."
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contemptible in a sentence

  • His betrayal of his closest friend was utterly contemptible.

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What is "contemptible" in German?

"contemptible" in German is verachtenswert, verachtenswürdig. contemptible means: Deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable.

How do you use "contemptible" in a sentence?

Example: "His betrayal of his closest friend was utterly contemptible." In German, "contemptible" is verachtenswert, verachtenswürdig.

Are there other ways to say "contemptible" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "contemptible": verachtenswert, verachtenswürdig.

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