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Definition of Contemptuous
1. Adjective. Expressing extreme contempt.
Exact synonyms: Disdainful, Insulting, Scornful
Similar to: Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Contempt, Contempt, Contempt, Contemptuousness, Disdainfulness
Similar to: Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Contempt, Contempt, Contempt, Contemptuousness, Disdainfulness
Definition of Contemptuous
1. a. Manifesting or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; haughty; insolent; disdainful.
Definition of Contemptuous
1. Adjective. showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Contemptuous
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Contemptuous
Literary usage of Contemptuous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary; Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Thomas Wright (1867)
"... who has before been called cat, and several other contemptuous names. ...
fusty itself is used in the same contemptuous way. See below. ..."
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