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- Dictionarycontempt/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 Opposite
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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.
The woman has been interpreted as a prostitute (who is disdaining the inadequate coin proffered by the fashionable gentleman getting his shoes shined at left). In colloquial usage, contempt usually refers to either the act of despising, or having a general lack of respect for something.
CONTEMPT definition: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.
CONTEMPT meaning: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.
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.
noun. 1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace. 3. Law. a. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court ( contempt of court) or legislative body.
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.
Definition of contempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the feeling that someone or something is without value and deserves no respect at all She looked at him with contempt. I will treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves. His treatment of his children is beneath contempt (= so unacceptable that it is not even worth feeling contempt for).
a strong feeling that you do not respect someone or something: He has utter contempt for anyone with power. contempt of court. behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey the rules of a law court.
