contemptible

Example Sentences

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The former Prince Andrew is a contemptible figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Kirk’s death was ghastly and contemptible, but in a media environment and country conditioned to move on, its shock is already beginning to wear off.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

The lawsuit argues that Netflix used her real name and biographical details in its Inventing Anna series, but she was unfairly depicted as a "vile and contemptible person".

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

If there’s anything more contemptible than being a villain, it’s being an accomplice — less guilty than the former, but also less compelling, confident and strong.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

If, therefore, by accident I propose something which is not contemptible, you have every right to claim it for yourself.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton