contemptible

adjective2

1. •
   Deserving contempt.

   • But a Devil came in just in the God-speed, and told them; Gentlemen Philosophers, (says he) if you vvould knovv the VVretched'st, and most contemptible thing in the VVorld; It is an Alchymist: […] — 1667
2. •
   (no longer used) Carrying or having contempt; contemptuous.

   • But what a contemptible notion must he entertain of this House! — 1874