1. in a way that deserves or inspires contempt; despicably or shamefully

Examples

• He behaved contemptibly by lying to his friends.
• The company treated its workers contemptibly, paying them far below minimum wage.
• She spoke contemptibly of those less fortunate than herself.
• His contemptibly cowardly refusal to help shocked everyone.
• The politician's contemptibly corrupt dealings were exposed by investigators.
• They acted contemptibly when they abandoned their responsibilities.