contemptibly
- adverb
- /kənˈtɛmptəblɪ/
- Offensive
:
despreciablemente
- Don't be so contemptibly self-centered.
Examples
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I have a contemptibly small gift.
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If you'd ever experienced the wonder and awe of doing science, then questions on the 'meaning' of life become contemptibly stupid and trivial.
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One day you will understand the sheer horror of what's happening in that part of the world and you will be ashamed of your contemptibly nihilistic attitude.
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While Chirac was acting in character (i.e., contemptibly obnoxious), his turn of phrase does well to describe many of the mistakes large nations make in diplomacy.
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His contemptibly rude behavior at the party shocked everyone.
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The contemptibly low wages for workers sparked protests across the city.
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She acted contemptibly, refusing to help anyone in need.
Synonyms
13
4.8
In a way that makes you feel sick or upset
9
5.6
In a way that makes fun of someone to show you do not respect them
7
7.7
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
6
5.3
In a way that shows disapproval
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
1
7.0
In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone for bad or cruel actions
1
6.6
In a way that shows blame or unhappiness
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.2
In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike
1
7.7
In a way that causes strong disgust
1
8.2
In a very cruel and unfair way
1
8.1
In a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
1
9.7
In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone
1
8.6
In a way that shows strong disgust and moral disapproval
1
7.8
In a very strong and unpleasant way that is easy to notice
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
1
8.4
In a harsh way that shows strong scorn and makes someone feel small
In a way that makes people feel very disgusted or angry
In a very bad or unpleasant way
In a way that makes someone or something look bad
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a way that shows strong disapproval
In a way that many people find rude or offensive
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
Antonyms
How Contemptible
Surface Forms
Morphology
contemptibly = contemptible (transparent) = contempt + ible + ly
The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'contemptible' with a predictable meaning.
Etymology
Contemptibly comes from contempt, which comes from an old verb meaning 'to scorn' or 'to look down on'. So when someone acts contemptibly, they behave in a way that is 'deserving scorn' and makes others feel strong dislike or disapproval.