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   Con·tempt

   /kənˈtem(p)t/

   

   noun

   • 1. the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn: "he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly" Similar scorndisdaindisrespectdeprecationdisparagementdenigrationopprobriumodiumobloquyscornfulnessderisionmockeryridiculedisgustloathingdetestationabhorrencehatredarchaic:contumelyOpposite respect
   • ▪ disregard for something that should be taken into account: "this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority" Similar disrespectdisregardslightingneglectcontumacyOpposite respect
   • ▪ the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers: "when he was found to have lied to the House this was a contempt"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere (see contemn).

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   What are some synonyms for contempt?

   • contempt 1  condescension, contumely, derision, despite    (archaic)  disdain, disregard, disrespect, mockery, neglect, scorn, slight  2    (a state of contempt)  disgrace, dishonour, humiliation, shame 

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   • The least researched of the seven universal emotions, contempt is the feeling of dislike for and superiority (usually morally) over another person, group of people, and/or their actions. It has been accepted by many emotions experts to be a universal emotion, however, some emotions scientists still don’t distinguish contempt as a distinct emotion.

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   What are the consequences of contempt?

   • Contempt is fueled by long-simmering negative thoughts about one’s partner, and it arises in the form of an attack on someone’s sense of self. Inevitably, contempt leads to more conflict—particularly dangerous and destructive forms of conflict—rather than to reconciliation.

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   Synonyms for contempt. Collins. Roget's. WordNet. noun scorn. Synonyms. scorn. disdain. mockery. derision. disrespect. disregard. contumely. Antonyms. liking. regard. respect. honour. esteem. admiration. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002.