Contemptibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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contemptibly

 

[ kənˈtɛmptɪbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

disrespectful behavior

Contemptibly means in a manner that is deserving of scorn or disdain; it describes actions or attitudes that provoke contempt. When someone behaves contemptibly, they act in a way that shows a lack of respect for others.

Synonyms

despicably, disdainfully, scornfully

Examples of usage

  • He spoke contemptibly of his colleagues.
  • The villain in the story acted contemptibly towards his enemies.
  • She treated her opponent contemptibly during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "contemptibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezivelmente

🇮🇳 तिरस्कारपूर्णता से

🇩🇪 verachtenswert

🇮🇩 dengan penghinaan

🇺🇦 зневажливо

🇵🇱 pogardliwie

🇯🇵 軽蔑的に

🇫🇷 avec mépris

🇪🇸 despectivamente

🇹🇷 aşağılayıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 경멸스럽게

🇸🇦 باحتقار

🇨🇿 pohrdavě

🇸🇰 súčasne

🇨🇳 蔑视地

🇸🇮 zaničljivo

🇮🇸 fyrir fyrirlitningu

🇰🇿 жеккөздікпен

🇬🇪 გაგდებულად

🇦🇿 təhqir edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 despectivamente

Etymology

The word 'contemptibly' originates from the Latin word 'contemptus', which means 'scorn' or 'disdain'. It was adopted into Middle English as 'contempn', which directly relates to the feelings of disdain and worthlessness. The adverb form 'contemptibly' uses the suffix '-ly' to indicate the manner of something, denoting how actions can be performed in a way that deserves contempt. Over time, it has evolved to describe a specific way of behaving that reflects a lack of respect or an offensive attitude toward others. The usage of 'contemptibly' has grown in literary and conversational contexts to emphasize disdainful actions, making it a versatile part of the English lexicon.