different between contemptible vs immoral
contemptible
English
Alternative forms
- contemptable (archaic, nonstandard)
Etymology
Ultimately from Latin contemptibilis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k?n?t?mpt?b?l/
Adjective
contemptible (comparative more contemptible, superlative most contemptible)
- deserving contempt
Synonyms
- despicable
- disdainable
- hateworthy
- See also Thesaurus:despicable
Antonyms
- respectable
- venerable
Translations
contemptible From the web:
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immoral
English
Etymology
From im- +? moral.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??m?r?l/
- Rhymes: -?r?l
Adjective
immoral (comparative more immoral, superlative most immoral)
- Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.
- Synonyms: wicked, unjust, dishonest, vicious, licentious, unethical, corrupt, unscrupulous, wrong, unrighteous
- Antonyms: moral, pure, righteous
Usage notes
- Said of people, deeds, groups, traditions, or practices.
Related terms
- amoral
Translations
Further reading
- immoral in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- immoral in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Catalan
Etymology
From im- +? moral.
Pronunciation
- (Balearic, Valencian) IPA(key): /im.mo??al/
- (Central) IPA(key): /im.mu??al/
Adjective
immoral (masculine and feminine plural immorals)
- immoral
- Antonym: moral
Derived terms
Further reading
- “immoral” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
- “immoral” in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana.
- “immoral” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
- “immoral” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.
French
Etymology
From im- +? moral.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /i.m?.?al/
Adjective
immoral (feminine singular immorale, masculine plural immoraux, feminine plural immorales)
- immoral
- Antonym: moral
Related terms
Descendants
- Russian: ???????????????? (beznrávstvennyj) (calque)
Further reading
- “immoral” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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