Contemptible

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/

Definitions of contemptible

adjective deserving of contempt; despicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children showed contemptible behavior by teasing the new student.

A2 She felt contemptible for not helping her friend when she needed it.

B1 The politician's actions were seen as contemptible by the public.

B2 The CEO's decision to lay off employees was considered contemptible by many.

C1 His contemptible attitude towards those less fortunate than him was appalling.

C2 The dictator's contemptible disregard for human rights led to international condemnation.

Examples of contemptible in a Sentence

formal His contemptible behavior towards his colleagues was not tolerated in the professional environment.

informal I can't believe he would do something so contemptible to his own friends.

slang That guy is just straight up contemptible, I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

figurative The dark clouds looming over the city seemed to cast a contemptible shadow on the once vibrant streets.

Grammatical Forms of contemptible

• past tense: despised
• plural: contemptibles
• comparative: more contemptible
• superlative: most contemptible
• present tense: is contemptible
• future tense: will be contemptible
• perfect tense: has been contemptible
• continuous tense: is being contemptible
• singular: contemptible
• positive degree: contemptible
• infinitive: to be contemptible
• gerund: being contemptible
• participle: contempting

Origin and Evolution of contemptible

First Known Use: 1386 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contemptible' originated from the Latin word 'contemptibilis', which is derived from the verb 'contemnere' meaning 'to despise'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'contemptible' has retained its original meaning of being deserving of scorn or disdain, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of negative qualities or behaviors.