Contempt - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- open disrespect for a person or thing (syn: scorn)
- a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Extra examples
He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.
He spoke with contempt in his voice.
She has displayed a profound contempt for her opponents.
She was arrested for contempt of court.
The contempt he felt for his fellow students was obvious.
The report shows utter contempt for women's judgement.
She looked at him with undisguised contempt.
The public is treated with contempt by broadcasters.
How could she have loved a man who so clearly held her in contempt?
That sort of behaviour is simply beneath contempt (=does not deserve respect or attention).
He was jailed for 7 days for contempt of court.
He was found in contempt of the order.
... they looked with contempt at the bloodless gray arthritic hands of the old woman ...
...the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court...
...the victors had only contempt for the recreant enemy soldiers who surrendered without firing a shot...
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