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Contempt
01
the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
She looked at his suggestion with contempt, dismissing it immediately.
02
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
03
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
04
a strong feeling of disrespect or disapproval directed at a person or thing
Examples
She held nothing but contempt for the rumors spread about her.
Lexical Tree
contemptible
contemptuous
contempt
