Contempt

/kəntˈɛmpt/

/kənˈtɛmpt/

[noun]

Contempt

[NOUN]

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

synonyms : despite

disdain

scorn

a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

synonyms : disrespect

a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

a strong feeling of disrespect or disapproval directed at a person or thing

synonyms : scorn

Examples

1. Mark had always admired his boss, but after working for him for several years, he began to see his boss's weaknesses, and he started to develop a sense of contempt towards him, proving that familiarity breeds contempt.

2. Mark had always admired his boss, but after working for him for several years, he began to see his boss's weaknesses, and he started to develop a sense of contempt towards him, proving that familiarity breeds contempt.

3. Cooperation, not contempt.

4. The second one is contempt.

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