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be contemptible
[bi kənˈtɛmptəbəl]
verb phrase
ser desprezível
1.
to be worthy of contempt; to be deserving of scorn or disdain
His behavior was so cowardly that it was truly contemptible.
Seu comportamento era tão covarde que era verdadeiramente desprezível.
2.
to be morally or socially reprehensible
Betraying a friend's trust is contemptible.
Trair a confiança de um amigo é desprezível.
NYC Slang
be trash; be whack
Synonyms
be despicable
be vile
be shameful
be odious
be abhorrent
Antonyms
be admirable
be honorable
be praiseworthy
be commendable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser desprezível
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ser desprezível
common formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser desprezível
standard usage; may also use 'ser baixo' in very casual contexts
Portugal
ser desprezível
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
be beneath contempt
not worth a moment's thought
be lower than a snake's belly
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