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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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   The meaning of CONTEMPT is the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain. How to use contempt in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About contempt.

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   CONTEMPT definition: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

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   Contempt definition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.. See examples of CONTEMPT used in a sentence.

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   CONTEMPT meaning: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of contempt. noun. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. “he was held in contempt ” synonyms: despite, disdain, scorn. see more. noun. open disrespect for a person or thing. synonyms: scorn. see more. noun. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. synonyms: disrespect. see more. noun.

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   1. a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; disgrace. 3. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court or legislative body: contempt of court.

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   Definition of contempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace. 3. Law. a. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court ( contempt of court) or legislative body.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTEMPT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    a strong feeling that you do not respect someone or something: He has utter contempt for anyone with power. contempt of court. behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey the rules of a law court.

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    the feeling that someone or something is without value and deserves no respect at all She looked at him with contempt. I will treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves. His treatment of his children is beneath contempt (= so unacceptable that it is not even worth feeling contempt for).