Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contempt
noun
/kənˈtɛmpt/
Definition
The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
Examples
- She looked at him with contempt after his rude remarks.
- His actions were met with widespread contempt from the community.
Meaning
Contempt refers to a strong feeling of disapproval or disdain, often accompanied by a sense of superiority over the object of contempt.
Synonyms
- disdain
- scorn
- disrespect
- contemptuousness
- disregard
