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contemptibly

/kənˈtɛmptəbli/
con · temp · ti · bly
Adjective:contemptible
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• adverb

1

In a manner that deserves strong scorn, disdain, or moral condemnation; despicably or basely.

Example

"The official behaved contemptibly by blaming his subordinates for his own financial misconduct."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'contemptibly' (in a manner deserving of scorn or contempt) with 'contemptuously' (in a manner expressing or showing scorn toward others).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'contemptible' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'contemptible' derives via Old French from Late Latin 'contemptibilis', from Latin 'contemnere' ('to despise or scorn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contemptibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contemptibly
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