Definition
contemptibly
adverb
- in a way that deserves or inspires contempt; despicably or shamefully
Examples
- He behaved contemptibly by lying to his friends.
- The company treated its workers contemptibly, paying them far below minimum wage.
- She spoke contemptibly of those less fortunate than herself.
- His contemptibly cowardly refusal to help shocked everyone.
- The politician's contemptibly corrupt dealings were exposed by investigators.
- They acted contemptibly when they abandoned their responsibilities.