Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contemptuous
Adjective
/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/
Definition
Showing or expressing disdain or scorn.
Examples
- She gave him a contemptuous glance as he spoke.
- His contemptuous remarks about her work were unwarranted.
- With a contemptuous attitude, he dismissed their concerns.
Meaning
Feeling or showing that something is worthless or deserving of scorn.
Synonyms
- Disdainful
- Scornful
- Derisive
- Snobbish
- Arrogant
