as in contempt
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
a glance filled with unrestrained contemptuousness for the rest of us
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Noun
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In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Contempt as well as praise But those efforts drew contempt as often as praise.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Survivor alum's presence has divided fans, with many commenting their disdain over Hasselbeck's return to the Hot Topics table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Eldridge expressed disdain for booting a routine grounder in the seventh, but rookie manager Tony Vitello came away impressed with the top prospect’s effort on defense.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All of Iran’s proxies share a deep ideological hatred of Israel and America.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Loud and proud Jews will not allow hatred or fear to deter our Jewish way of life or our presence in the world.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Contemptuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemptuousness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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