contemptuous

[US]/kənˈtemptʃuəs/
[UK]/kənˈtemptʃuəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing disdain; showing disrespect.

Phrases & Collocations

contemptuous attitude

contemptuous behavior

Example Sentences

she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.

She's contemptuous of my humble home and poor surroundings.

He was utterly contemptuous of her efforts.

the aristocratic classes were contemptuous of those in trade .

He felt people were contemptuous of his lack of sophistication.

Her voice sounded almost contemptuous.

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