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Contemptuous Definition & Meaning

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29 Jan, 2022

Contemptuous meaning

Contemptuous

Definition & Meaning

(adj.) | Pronunciation - kənˈtemp.tʃu.əs

Definition

If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.

Contemptuous in a sentence

➣ She gave a contemptuous laugh.

➣ He has always been openly contemptuous of authority.

➣ They were contemptuous of private farmers.

➣ As one of the senior members of the Senate, she was openly contemptuous of its junior members.

Synonyms & Antonyms for contemptuous

Synonyms

disrespectful, scornful, abhorrent, disdainful, insulting, sniffy, arrogant, insolent, derisive, derisory, supercilious, high and mighty, on one's high horse, mocking, sneering, taunting, derogatory

Antonyms

respectful, courteous, polite, gracious, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving

Other words from contemptuous

contemptuously (adverb)
contemptuousness (noun)

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