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Contemptible vs Discreditable - What's the difference?

contemptible | discreditable | Related terms |

Contemptible is a related term of discreditable.


As adjectives the difference between contemptible and discreditable

is that contemptible is deserving contempt while discreditable is able to be discredited.

contemptible

English

Alternative forms

* contemptable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • deserving contempt
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    Synonyms

    * despicable

    discreditable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Able to be discredited.
  • Low, mean, bringing discredit.