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
Growing frustration with Europe Few in the Trump administration have shown as much contempt for Europe as Vice President JD Vance.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In a separate case, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that ‘probably cause exists’ to find Trump administration officials are in criminal contempt over their refusal to follow his orders.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
As recent history has shown, and per his motion, the misdemeanor contempt conviction was reversed via a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Why could Judge Boasberg hold the Trump administration in contempt of court?
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In a separate case, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that ‘probably cause exists’ to find Trump administration officials are in criminal contempt over their refusal to follow his orders.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
As recent history has shown, and per his motion, the misdemeanor contempt conviction was reversed via a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Why could Judge Boasberg hold the Trump administration in contempt of court?
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contempt
Noun
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Despite his resolute disdain for the regime, at 14 years old he was required by law to join the Hitler Youth, a paramilitary organization.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cena has done a masterful job articulating his (kayfabe) disdain for fans.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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