SAT GRE TOEFL contemptible Definition Worthy of scorn or disdain; despicable. Example "His contemptible behavior disqualified him from the competition." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → ← contempt contemptuous → Study tips featuring "contemptible" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal