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
Jessica Leslie was charged Friday with one count of felony criminal contempt, according to U.S. Attorney Leah Foley’s office.
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Boasberg would later determine there was probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for willfully disobeying his order to immediately halt deportations, but the proceedings were later blocked by an appeals court.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 July 2025
He was also found in contempt of court and fined $300,000 for not providing subpoenaed financial records.
—Christopher O'Donnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Officials arrested the 55-year-old on Saturday after a Missouri judge held her in contempt of court for dodging court orders regarding $224,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs owed to PETA.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Boasberg would later determine there was probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for willfully disobeying his order to immediately halt deportations, but the proceedings were later blocked by an appeals court.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 July 2025
He was also found in contempt of court and fined $300,000 for not providing subpoenaed financial records.
—Christopher O'Donnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Officials arrested the 55-year-old on Saturday after a Missouri judge held her in contempt of court for dodging court orders regarding $224,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs owed to PETA.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contempt
Noun
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These sordid sagas are met with public disdain, even occasional outrage, but after a while, a certain numbness sets in.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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The passionate Philadelphia fan said that she and other natives aren’t deterred by commenters who show their disdain for the city.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, Kelly’s hatred towards Beyoncé is well-documented and the singer’s fans have noticed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Republican Party has nothing positive to say about any person, place or thing that Trump disparages in his rants of hatred.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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