Contemptible is that which is deserving of scorn; despicable: “Due to his contemptible actions at the event last year, we did not invite Ram Lal this year.”
Contemptuous means being full of contempt; scornful, disdainful of someone or something: “Samantha’s tone of voice was contemptuous, dripping with unkindness and scorn.”
I think it is contemptible of anyone who would make suchcontemptuous remarks about this fine actor.
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