Contempt - English meaning

noun

A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing.

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The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence

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Insolent or insulting language or treatment.

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The church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely

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Criticisms or insults that show a lack of respect

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She was indifferent to praise and contumely alike.

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The action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.

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I witnessed the denigration of anyone who failed to toe the line

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The action of saying that someone or something is not good or important

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Many have objected to the song's denigration of women., she is confused and hurt by her constant de…

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The expression of a negative view of someone or something; criticism or disapproval.

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His caustic deprecation of famous colleagues

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The action of not approving of something or saying that you do not approve of something

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She couldn't hide the deprecation in her voice., the barman shook his head in deprecation., he was …

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Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief

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Actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value

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Talk of tougher laws was met with derision., derisive laughter

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Intense dislike.

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Wordsworth's detestation of aristocracy

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The feeling of hating someone or something very much

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He looked at her with detestation., she was motivated by her detestation of injustice.

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The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

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Her upper lip curled in disdain

verb

Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration.

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He disdained his patients as an inferior rabble

noun

Dislike of someone or something that you feel does not deserve your interest or respect

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The mayor’s disdain for his opponents was well known., he disdains the flashy trappings of many dix…

noun

A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

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The sight filled her with disgust

verb

Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

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They were disgusted by the violence

noun

A strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant

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She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency., something in the kitchen smelled…

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Criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone or something that show you do not respect them

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Despite the media’s disparagement of the leader, he remains popular., "provincial" is often used as…

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Lack of respect or courtesy.

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Growing disrespect for the rule of law

verb

Show a lack of respect for; insult.

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A young brave who disrespects his elders

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Lack of respect

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She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect., it is disres…

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Intense dislike; hate.

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Racial hatred

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A strong feeling of dislike; hate

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He has an extreme hatred of taxes and tolls.

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A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred.

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The thought filled him with loathing

verb

Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

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She loathed him on sight

noun

A strong feeling of hating someone or something

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The thought of him touching her filled her with deep loathing., he approached his enemy with fear a…

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Teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing.

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Stung by her mockery, frankie hung his head

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Unkind, critical remarks or actions, or something so foolish that it can be easily criticized

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The renewed fighting made a mockery of the peace agreement (= made it look ridiculous).

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Strong public condemnation.

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He endured years of contempt and obloquy

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General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.

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He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption

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Harsh criticism or censure.

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The critical opprobrium generated by his films

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Severe criticism and blame

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International opprobrium has been heaped on the country following its attack on its neighbours.

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The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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He is held up as an object of ridicule

verb

Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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His theory was ridiculed and dismissed

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Words or actions that make someone or something seem foolish or stupid

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He was an unhappy figure of ridicule, not a figure of fun, among his colleagues., she was ridiculed…

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A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

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I do not wish to become the object of scorn

verb

Feel or express contempt or disdain for.

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He tended to scorn technological advances he did not come up with himself

noun

A strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect

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These countries deserve our respect, not the scorn of a politician., a scornful laugh/look, he was …