contemptuous

CEFRB2

/kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing that you believe someone or something deserves no respect.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

Examples

  • He is contemptuous of his boss's narrow mind.

  • My father is contemptuous of drunkards.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/
  • /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

  • Some artists are contemptuous of criticism.

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

  • Sir George burst into a loud fit of contemptuous laughter.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.