Meaning & Definition of Contempt in English
English⟶
Contempt
/kəntɛmpt/
noun
1. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- "He was held in contempt"
- "The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
synonym:
- contempt,
- disdain,
- scorn,
- despite
2. A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
synonym:
- contempt,
- disrespect
3. Open disrespect for a person or thing
synonym:
- contempt,
- scorn
4. A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
synonym:
- contempt