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Antonyms for contemptible
kənˈtɛmp tə bəlcon·temptible
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term contemptible.
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contemptibleadjective
Synonyms:
despicablecontemptibleadjective
deserving contempt
Synonyms:
despicable
English Synonyms and Antonyms
contemptible
Pitiful originally signified full of pity; as, "the Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy," James v, 11; but this usage is now archaic, and the meaning in question is appropriated by such words as merciful and compassionate. Pitiful and pitiable now refer to what may be deserving of pity, pitiful being used chiefly for that which is merely an object of thought, pitiable for that which is brought directly before the senses; as, a pitiful story; a pitiable object; a pitiable condition. Since pity, however, always implies weakness or inferiority in that which is pitied, pitiful and pitiable are often used, by an easy transition, for what might awaken pity, but does awaken contempt; as, a pitiful excuse; he presented a pitiable appearance. Piteous is now rarely used in its earlier sense of feeling pity, but in its derived sense applies to what really excites the emotion; as, a piteous cry. Compare HUMANE; MERCY; PITY.
Antonyms:
august, beneficent, commanding, dignified, exalted, glorious, grand, great, helpful, lofty, mighty, noble, sublime, superb, superiorSynonyms:
abject, base, despicable, lamentable, miserable, mournful, moving, paltry, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, sorrowful, touching, woful, wretched
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
contemptible
Antonyms:
important, grave, weighty, honorable, respectable, venerableSynonyms:
despicable, mean, vile, pitiful, disreputable, paltry, trifling, trivial
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
contemptibleadjective
Synonyms:
despicable, abject
How to use contemptible in a sentence?
The meanest, most contemptible kind of praise is that which first speaks well of a man, and then qualifies it with a "but".
Ignoring the differences between democracies governed by the rule of law and contemptible organizations that engage in terrorism at best discredits one’s intended argument and at worst reflects deep-seated prejudice.
The meanest, most contemptible kind of praise is that which first speaks well of a man, and then qualifies it with a but.
The man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the bore.
Being poor is not a crime. The actions of the NYPD in this video are appalling and contemptible.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#209 | great | |
#560 | august | |
#573 | important | |
#1450 | grand | |
#1781 | helpful | |
#3734 | superior | |
#4667 | sublime | |
#5214 | noble | |
#7377 | superb | |
#7810 | mighty | |
#8065 | grave | |
#12056 | glorious | |
#12949 | honorable | |
#18362 | commanding | |
#21571 | respectable | |
#26035 | lofty | |
#27462 | exalted | |
#28260 | venerable | |
#28267 | admirable | |
#37016 | dignified | |
#48375 | weighty | |
#78321 | beneficent | |
#79651 | contemptible | |
#103496 | estimable |
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