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contemptible Antonyms

Opposite of contemptible

Pinning down the opposite of contemptible requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving of strong disdain, scorn, or moral disapproval; base and ignoble.

Usage Example

"Deceiving elderly residents out of their life savings was universally condemned as a admirable act."

Strongest
admirable
honorable
respectable
praiseworthy
Strong
noble
worthy
estimable
laudable
commendable
reputable

Similar words to contemptible

Words similar to contemptible shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

despicable
reprehensible
deplorable
vile
ignoble
base
shameful
disgraceful
See all synonyms of contemptible

• Nearby Words

contemporarily
contemporary
contempt
contemptible
contemptibly
contemptuous
contemptuously

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contemptible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contemptible
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