Contemptible

usgb/kənˈtemptəbl/
adjective

Deserving contempt; very bad or worthy of being despised.

He is a contemptible liar.
Visual representation of "contemptible" - Deserving contempt; very bad or worthy of being despised.

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  • contemptible behavior
  • contemptible act

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Used to express strong disapproval and disrespect for someone's actions or character.

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Stealing from charity is contemptible.
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Moral Judgement

It implies that someone's behavior has crossed ethical or moral lines.

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His contemptible disregard for others' safety angered the community.
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Social Condemnation

Often used to socially condemn actions deemed unworthy of respect or toleration.

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The leader's contemptible comments sparked outrage.
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