contemptible
[ kuhn-temp-tuh-buhl ]
/ kənˈtɛmp tə bəl /
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adjective
deserving of or held in contempt; despicable.
Obsolete. contemptuous.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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contemptible
/ (kənˈtɛmptəbəl) /
adjective
deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable
Derived forms of contemptible
contemptibility or contemptibleness, nouncontemptibly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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