contempt
/kənˈtɛmpt/noun2 syllables
Contempt means: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
Synonyms for contempt8
noun, as in a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
noun, as in open disrespect for a person or thing
scorn
also used for contempt
despect, despiciency, despisal, despisement
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What does contempt mean?4
noun
1
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike“he was held in contempt”
2
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
3
open disrespect for a person or thing
4
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with contempt?3
Contempt in a sentence
- I listened to her in silence, stunned by the depth of her contempt.carlosalberto
- The bold man glanced at the gangster with hatred and contempt.Duck
- I feel nothing but contempt for such dishonest behavior.CK
- I feel nothing but contempt for such behavior.CK
- I have nothing but contempt for these people.frpzzd
- He always speaks of the government with contempt.CM
- Silence is the most perfect expression of contempt.carlosalberto
- Mince these words and throw them into the pot of contempt.Eccles17
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Forms of contempt
as a noun
- plural
- contempts