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
Judge Ural Glanville held Copeland in contempt of court and jailed him for the weekend.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. John Gottman reported that couples at risk of breaking up often engage in conflict behaviors like using criticism and contempt.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
But in addition to their commitment to spaces like Natal Con, the two share a contempt for contemporary culture.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The fantasy, a timely rebuke to the despicable contempt of RFK Jr., is that neurodivergence makes you into a superhero.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. John Gottman reported that couples at risk of breaking up often engage in conflict behaviors like using criticism and contempt.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
But in addition to their commitment to spaces like Natal Con, the two share a contempt for contemporary culture.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The fantasy, a timely rebuke to the despicable contempt of RFK Jr., is that neurodivergence makes you into a superhero.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 25 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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Heiss said that nothing would be so devastating as to have earned Prima’s hatred.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While Brandon Hagel has been suspended and a number of jarring hits have taken place, there is another level of intensity and hatred around the corner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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