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contempt

Noun

Meaning

• The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

• Disregard for something that should be considered.

Examples

• He looked at the counterfeit painting with contempt.

• Her contempt for their opinions was obvious.

• The judge sentenced him for contempt of court.

contempt

Noun

Meaning

• The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

• Disregard for something that should be considered.

Examples

• He looked at the counterfeit painting with contempt.

• Her contempt for their opinions was obvious.

• The judge sentenced him for contempt of court.