as in disdain
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
my undying contempt for people who abuse animals
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Recent Examples of contempt
Sauer warned that the lower ruling was hamstringing enforcement efforts by raising the possibility of contempt when agents conduct immigration raids in the district.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
President Obama did not prosecute Attorney General Holder though Holder was held in contempt by the House.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
And with enough time, unchecked contempt may well shatter whatever goodwill remains in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In North Carolina, you could be held in contempt of court, according to the state’s judicial website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
President Obama did not prosecute Attorney General Holder though Holder was held in contempt by the House.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
And with enough time, unchecked contempt may well shatter whatever goodwill remains in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In North Carolina, you could be held in contempt of court, according to the state’s judicial website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contempt
Noun
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Rollins challenged the Brooks Family to a match at Wrestlepalooza, much to Becky’s disdain.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s disdain for foreign-policy precedent and erratic flip-flops will continue to open opportunities for Xi and Putin to expand their global influence at Washington’s expense.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rivalries that are long in tenure and thick with hatred define college sports in the Deep South, where football is second only to faith in some places.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Examples abound of men with histories of misogyny – often expressed online – who go on to commit violent crimes in the name of their hatred.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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