Synonyms of contemptible
84 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for contemptible is pathetic. Other synonyms of contemptible are mean, despicable, abject, sordid and laughable. The opposite of contemptible is venerable.
Synonyms and similar words for contemptible
adjectiveDeserving contempt.
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- hateworthyWorthy of being hated, detestable, despicable.
- abjectExisting in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable.
- filthy
- baseOf low value or degree.
- beggarlyIn the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- discreditable
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- ingloriousIgnominious; disgraceful.
- lame
- laughableWorthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousyUnderhanded; mean; contemptible.
- low
- ludicrous
- meanOf little value or worth; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
- patheticArousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- pissass vulgarWorthless, backward, undeveloped, nondescript, reprehensible, or small.
- pitiableThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- pitiful
- plebeian
- punkBad, substandard.
- putrid
- reprehensibleDeserving of reprehension.
- reprehensiveReprehensible.
- reptile
- reptilianUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynishMean, paltry, vulgar or troublesome.
- scabbedVile; worthless.
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- scummySleazy, worthless, no good.
- scurvyOf a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
- shabby
- shameful
- shit vulgarNasty; despicable.
- sleazy
- slavish
- slimy
- sordidDistasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.
- sorry
- trashy
- ugly
- uncommendableNot commendable.
- uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- unmentionableToo embarrassing or shocking to be discussed.
- unwashed
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- vile
- vulgar
- weak
- worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
- wretchedOf an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry, worthless.
- reptitious obsolete
- scald obsoletePaltry; worthless.
Opposite of contemptible
adjectiveDeserving contempt.
- respectable
- venerableWorthy of reverence.
Meaning of contemptible
- adjective Deserving contempt.
- adjective Carrying or having contempt; contemptuous.
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Questions about synonyms of contemptible
- What is another word for contemptible?
- Contemptible has 84 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pathetic, mean, despicable, abject, sordid, laughable, miserable and reprehensible.
- What is the opposite of contemptible?
- The opposite of contemptible is venerable.
- What does contemptible mean?
- Contemptible means deserving contempt.
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