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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,505, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15507 invalidity
- 15508 stuffing
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