contemptuous

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

Translation

adj. minachtend; respectloos.

Phrases & Collocations

contemptuous attitude

minachtende houding

contemptuous behavior

minachtelijk gedrag

Example Sentences

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

ze was intolerant en minachtend tegenover het merendeel van de mensheid.

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

Ze is minachtend over mijn bescheiden huis en de arme omgeving.

He was utterly contemptuous of her efforts.

Hij was volkomen minachtend over haar inspanningen.

the aristocratic classes were contemptuous of those in trade .

de aristocratische klassen waren minachtend tegenover de handelaren.

He felt people were contemptuous of his lack of sophistication.

Hij voelde dat mensen zijn gebrek aan verfijning minachtten.

Her voice sounded almost contemptuous.

Haar stem klonk bijna minachtend.

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