contemptible (adjective)

1. In the novel, the villainous character was portrayed as a contemptible individual who betrayed everyone around him.

2. The religious text warned against following the teachings of a contemptible false prophet.

3. The alien species in the science fiction novel were depicted as a contemptible race that sought to conquer and enslave other planets.

4. The horror movie featured a contemptible serial killer who enjoyed terrorizing his victims before ultimately killing them.