Contemptuous: meaning, definitions and examples
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contemptuous
[ kənˈtɛm(p)tjʊəs ]
attitude towards someone or something
Showing contempt; scornful
Synonyms
derisive, disdainful, disrespectful
Examples of usage
- He was very contemptuous towards the new employee.
- She gave a contemptuous look to her rival.
- The teacher's contemptuous tone made the students uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "contemptuous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desdenhoso
🇮🇳 तिरस्कारपूर्ण
🇩🇪 verächtlich
🇮🇩 menghina
🇺🇦 зневажливий
🇵🇱 pogardliwy
🇯🇵 軽蔑的な
🇫🇷 méprisant
🇪🇸 despectivo
🇹🇷 aşağılayıcı
🇰🇷 경멸하는
🇸🇦 محتقر
🇨🇿 pohrdavý
🇸🇰 pohrdavý
🇨🇳 轻蔑的
🇸🇮 prezirljiv
🇮🇸 fyrirlitinn
🇰🇿 менсінбеушілік
🇬🇪 დამცინავი
🇦🇿 təhqiramiz
🇲🇽 despectivo
Word origin
The word 'contemptuous' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'contemptuosus', which is derived from 'contemptus' meaning 'scorn'. The term has been used to describe a disdainful or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something.
See also: contempt, contemptible, contemptuously.