contemptuous
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British pronunciation
/kəntˈɛmpt‍ʃuːəs/

Definition & Meaning of "contemptuous"

contemptuous
01

devoid of respect for someone or something

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She gave him a contemptuous look after his rude comment.
He responded to the suggestion with a contemptuous sneer.

Word Family

contempt

Noun

contemptuous

Adjective

contemptuously

Adverb

contemptuously

Adverb

contemptuousness

Noun

contemptuousness

Noun
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