The difference between Contemptible and Despicable
When used as adjectives, contemptible means deserving contempt, whereas despicable means fit or deserving to be despised.
Despicable is also noun with the meaning: a wretched or wicked person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Contemptible and Despicable
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Contemptible as an adjective:
deserving contempt
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Despicable as an adjective:
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean
Examples:
"synonyms: vile evimean contemptible"
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Despicable as a noun:
A wretched or wicked person.