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
Paintings whose reverence for Indigenous people had once shocked were now held in contempt, viewed as defiling those same people.
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Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Progressives in Annapolis, of whom Moore is one, have shown nothing but contempt for the right of people living in Maryland counties like Carroll to govern themselves.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
In the past, Yaxley-Lennon has been jailed for assault, mortgage fraud and contempt of court.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
His apparent contempt for such boundaries has angered commentators across the political spectrum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Progressives in Annapolis, of whom Moore is one, have shown nothing but contempt for the right of people living in Maryland counties like Carroll to govern themselves.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
In the past, Yaxley-Lennon has been jailed for assault, mortgage fraud and contempt of court.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
His apparent contempt for such boundaries has angered commentators across the political spectrum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contempt
Noun
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Economists and pundits reacted to Trump’s warning with a mix of horror and haughty disdain.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the bloc.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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