contemptibly

Thân thiện

He spoke contemptibly of his neighbor's efforts.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner deserving contempt: The word "contemptibly" describes an action or behavior performed in a way that is worthy of scorn, disdain, or moral disapproval. It indicates a low, mean, or despicable quality in how something is done.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He acted contemptibly by lying to his closest friends.
  • The politician spoke contemptibly of his opponents, using personal insults.
  • She treated the staff contemptibly, showing no respect for their hard work.

Advanced Usage

• Used to intensify a negative judgment: "Contemptibly" is often used to strongly condemn an action's manner, emphasizing its moral baseness.
  • The company contemptibly ignored the safety regulations, putting lives at risk.
• In formal or literary criticism: It can describe actions of characters or the tone of an argument.
  • The villain in the novel behaved contemptibly, betraying everyone who trusted him.

Variants and Related Words

• Contemptible (adjective): Deserving contempt; despicable.
  • His motives were purely selfish and contemptible.
• Contempt (noun): The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
  • She looked at the forgery with utter contempt.
• Contemptuous (adjective): Showing contempt; scornful.
  • He gave a contemptuous laugh at the suggestion.

Synonyms

• Despicably: In a mean, shameful, or vile manner.
• Disgracefully: In a way that brings shame or discredit.
• Shamefully: In a manner worthy of shame.
• Ignobly: In a manner not honorable; basely.

Antonyms

• Admirably: In a way that deserves respect and approval.
• Honorably: In a way that brings honor or is characterized by integrity.
• Respectably: In a decent, proper, or acceptable manner.

Related Phrases and Constructions

• To act contemptibly: A common collocation describing despicable behavior.
  • History will remember those who acted contemptibly in the face of injustice.
• Contemptibly weak/cowardly: Used to modify an adjective, intensifying the negative quality.
  • His excuse was contemptibly transparent.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a manner deserving contempt