The term 'most contemptible' can be described by three words: BASEST, meanest, and LOWEST. BASEST is an adjective meaning the most degraded or debased in character or quality. Meanest is an adjective meaning the most unkind or cruel. LOWEST is an adjective meaning the least important or of the worst quality. Together, these three words describe someone or something that is considered to be the most despicable or contemptible.