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Contemptible vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

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Contemptible is a related term of objectionable.


As adjectives the difference between contemptible and objectionable

is that contemptible is deserving contempt while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

contemptible

English

Alternative forms

* contemptable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • deserving contempt
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    Synonyms

    * despicable

    objectionable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.
    • Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.

    Antonyms

    * unobjectionable

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.