Contemptible
Contemptible adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
Usage example: the contemptible thieves who stole the Christmas gifts intended for needy children
Repulsive is a synonym for contemptible. In some cases you can use "Repulsive" instead an adjective "Contemptible".
Repulsive
Repulsive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Usage example: a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust
Contemptible is a synonym for repulsive in revolting topic. Sometimes you can use "Contemptible" instead an adjective "Repulsive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- base and contemptible
- base and repulsive
- obnoxious and contemptible
- obnoxious and repulsive
- foul and contemptible
- foul and repulsive
- loathsome and contemptible
- loathsome and repulsive
- offensive and contemptible
- offensive and repulsive
- disgusting and contemptible
- disgusting and repulsive
- repellent and contemptible
- repellent and repulsive
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