different between dishonorable vs contemptible

dishonorable

English

Alternative forms

  • dishonourable

Adjective

dishonorable (comparative more dishonorable, superlative most dishonorable) (American spelling)

  1. Without honor, or causing dishonor.
  2. Lacking respect for ethical principles. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Derived terms

  • dishonorable discharge

Translations

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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)

  1. deserving contempt

Synonyms

  • despicable
  • disdainable
  • hateworthy
  • See also Thesaurus:despicable

Antonyms

  • respectable
  • venerable

Translations

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