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   contempt

   /kənˈtɛm(p)t/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration: "Pam stared at the girl with total contempt" Similar scorndisdaindisrespectdeprecationdisparagementdenigrationopprobriumodiumobloquyscornfulnessderisionmockeryridiculedisgustloathingdetestationabhorrencehatredarchaic:contumelyOpposite respect
   • ▪ disregard for something that should be considered: "this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority" Similar disrespectdisregardslightingneglectcontumacyOpposite respect
   • ▪ the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers: "when he was found to have lied to the House this was a contempt"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere (see contemn).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contemptContempt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTEMPT is the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain. How to use contempt in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About contempt.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT definition: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   contempt is disapproval tinged with disgust: to feel contempt for a weakling. disdain is a feeling that a person or thing is beneath one’s dignity and unworthy of one’s notice, respect, or concern: a disdain for crooked dealing .

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTEMPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT meaning: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › contemptContempt - definition of contempt by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; disgrace. 3. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court or legislative body: contempt of court.

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   Contempt has nothing to do with the verb condemn, despite the similarity in sound and meaning; it is from Latin temnere "to despise," and if you despise someone, you have contempt for them. It's a harsh term and should be used with care; it's stronger than either disdain or scorn .

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   Contempt requires a judgment concerning the appearance or standing of the object of contempt. In particular, contempt involves the judgment that, because of some moral or personal failing or defect, the contemned person has compromised his or her standing vis-à-vis an interpersonal

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › contempt_ncontempt, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun contempt mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun contempt. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. contempt has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun contempt? About 9 occurrences per million words in modern written English.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncontempt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

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    Contempt definition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.. See examples of CONTEMPT used in a sentence.