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contemptuous.

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/UK/kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/UK/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/UK/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/US

  1. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

    I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.

  2. Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

    rare
Where this word comes from

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

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