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

  1. Contemptible as an adjective:

    deserving contempt

  1. Despicable as an adjective:

    Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean

    Examples:

    "synonyms: vile evimean contemptible"

  1. Despicable as a noun:

    A wretched or wicked person.