contemptuous

/kəntˈɛmpt‍ʃuːəs/

/kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

devoid of respect for someone or something

synonyms : disdainful

Examples

1. Kennan was contemptuous of all political science and social science.

2. The Carolingian ruler was contemptuous of Byzantium because it was ruled by a woman, the Empress Irene, a rather exceptional figure.

3. They are contemptuous and minimize other people's accomplishments.

4. In a contemptuous split when Ada was only five weeks old, Lord Byron left the home.