contemptuous

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/, /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/, /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/
• (America) IPA: /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Adjective

contemptuous

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

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

Synonyms

• disdainful

Antonyms

• respectful

Related terms

• contemn
• contempt

Translations

• French: méprisant, dédaigneux
• German: respektlos
• Italian: sprezzante, sdegnoso
• Russian: пренебрежи́тельный

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