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Beggarly vs Contemptible - What's the difference?

beggarly | contemptible | Related terms |

Beggarly is a related term of contemptible.


As adjectives the difference between beggarly and contemptible

is that beggarly is in the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible while contemptible is deserving contempt.

As an adverb beggarly

is in an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

beggarly

English

Adjective

(er)
  • In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
    • beggarly fellow
  • Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
    • beggarly rags
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • Beggarly sins, that is, those sins which idleness and beggary usually betray men to; such as lying, flattery, stealing, and dissimulation.
  • (by extension) inadequate or meagre.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * beggarliness

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

    • contemptible

    English

    Alternative forms

    * contemptable

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • deserving contempt
  • * {{quote-book
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    Synonyms

    * despicable