contemptuous

  • 11contemptuous — con|temp|tu|ous [kənˈtemptʃuəs] adj showing that you think someone or something deserves no respect ▪ Benedict threw her a contemptuous glance. contemptuous of ▪ He was openly contemptuous of his elder brother. >contemptuously adv …

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  • 12contemptuous — con|temp|tu|ous [ kən temptʃuəs ] adjective showing that you do not respect someone or something at all: He gave a contemptuous laugh. contemptuous of: She has always been openly contemptuous of authority. ╾ con|temp|tu|ous|ly adverb: They… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 13contemptuous — UK [kənˈtemptjʊəs] / US [kənˈtemptʃuəs] adjective showing that you do not respect someone or something at all He gave a contemptuous laugh. contemptuous of: She has always been openly contemptuous of authority. Derived word: contemptuously adverb …

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  • 14contemptuous — contemptible, contemptuous Contemptible in current use means ‘deserving contempt’ • (His defiant and sulky defence of his right to pat bottoms and hump secretaries, or pin women to the wall in sexual passes, is contemptible Independent, 2006)… …

    Modern English usage

  • 15contemptuous — adjective /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs,kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs,kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/ showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect. I dont know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look. See Also: contempt …

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  • 16contemptuous — adjective the contemptuous look on your face says it all Syn: scornful, disdainful, disrespectful, insulting, insolent, derisive, mocking, sneering, scoffing, withering, scathing, snide; condescending, supercilious, haughty, proud, superior,… …

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  • 17contemptuous language — index vilification Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 18contemptuous resistance — index contempt (disobedience to the court) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 19contemptuous treatment — index contumely Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 20contemptuous — adjective Etymology: Latin contemptus Date: 1574 manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt • contemptuously adverb • contemptuousness noun …

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