contemptuous

adjective
UK: /kənˈtemptʃuəs/
US: /kənˈtemptʃuəs/

  1. Feeling or expressing a strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something.

    1. She gave him a contemptuous look, then turned away.
    2. The politician made a contemptuous remark about his opponent's policies, which everyone heard.

  2. Showing that you think someone or something is worthless or deserves no respect.

    1. His voice was harsh and contemptuous during the argument.
    2. The way he spoke about his former colleagues was extremely contemptuous and unprofessional.

Synonyms

disdainful arrogant supercilious insolent scornful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contemptuous" in English means: Feeling or expressing a strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something., Showing that you think someone or something is worthless or deserves no respect..

The phonetic transcription of "contemptuous" is /kənˈtemptʃuəs/ in British English and /kənˈtemptʃuəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contemptuous": disdainful, arrogant, supercilious, insolent, scornful.

Example usage of "contemptuous": "She gave him a contemptuous look, then turned away.". More examples on the page.