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   contemptuous

   /kənˈtɛm(p)tʃʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. showing contempt; scornful: "she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘despising law and order’): from medieval Latin contemptuosus, from Latin contemptus ‘contempt’, from contemnere (see contemn).

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemptuousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPTUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   expressing or feeling a lack of respect: As one of the senior members of the Senate, he was openly contemptuous of its junior members. (Definition of contemptuous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   The meaning of CONTEMPTUOUS is manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt. How to use contemptuous in a sentence.

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   Contemptuous definition: showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.. See examples of CONTEMPTUOUS used in a sentence.

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   expressing or feeling a lack of respect: As one of the senior members of the Senate, he was openly contemptuous of its junior members. (Definition of contemptuous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   If you insult someone or dismiss them in a hateful way, you're being contemptuous. The difference between being hateful and contemptuous is subtle. It involves disdain. Being contemptuous of someone or something means that you're combining a deep dislike for them with condescension.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all. He was contemptuous of private farmers. He's openly contemptuous of all the major political parties.

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   Definition of contemptuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define contemptuous. contemptuous synonyms, contemptuous pronunciation, contemptuous translation, English dictionary definition of contemptuous. adj. Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful. con·temp′tu·ous·ly adv. con·temp′tu·ous·ness n.

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    All you need to know about "CONTEMPTUOUS" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Contemptuous Definition. Full of contempt; scornful; disdainful. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.