contemptible

Definitions


[kənˈtɛm(p)tɪbl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- deserving contempt; despicable
(e.g: a display of contemptible cowardice)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin contemptibilis, from Latin contemnere (see contemn)




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