Difference between Contemptible and Contemptuous



Difference between Contemptible and Contemptuous :



Contemptible : adjective

Contemptible meaning a person who is vile, base or mean

Example Sentences :

1. He is a contemptible fellow who sells his conscience for money.

2. Being contemptible is not a good taste of life.

Contemptuous : adjective

Contemptuous meaning an action which is showing contempt, disdain or scorn

Example Sentences :

1. She sent a contemptuous reply.

2. One is entitled to feel contemptuous towards a contemptible person.

3. Your contemptuous gestures have brought your bad remarks.



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