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contemptible [kənˈtɛmptəbəl] adj
deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable contemptibility , contemptibleness n contemptibly adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
contemptible adjective despicable, mean, low, base, cheap, worthless, shameful, shabby, vile, degenerate, low-down (informal), paltry, pitiful, abject, ignominious, measly, scurvy, detestable Her husband is a contemptible little man. It was an utterly contemptible thing to do. attractive, pleasant, admirable, honourable, laudable, praiseworthy Translations contemptible adj → verachtenswert, verächtlich contemptible [kənˈtɛmptəbl] adj → vergognoso/a, spregevole contemptible [kənˈtɛmptəbl] adj → vergognoso/a, spregevole How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It makes him contemptible to be considered fickle, frivolous, effeminate, mean-spirited, irresolute, from all of which a prince should guard himself as from a rock; and he should endeavour to show in his actions greatness, courage, gravity, and fortitude; and in his private dealings with his subjects let him show that his judgments are irrevocable, and maintain himself in such reputation that no one can hope either to deceive him or to get round him. Nor is it to be doubted that as such a procedure can do no harm, it may possibly be of no contemptible advantage; considering that oil and water are hostile; that oil is a sliding thing, and that the object in view is to make the boat slide bravely. Yet perchance to-morrow deception will so act on me, that I shall, on compulsion, consider such a contemptible possession as the utmost happiness. |
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