contempt
Translation
scorn, disdain, disrespect
Examples
She looked at him with utter contempt.
She looked at him with utter contempt.
He was held in contempt of court.
He was held in contempt of court.
Grammar Patterns
contempt for ((sb./sth.)) a feeling of scorn for (sb./sth.) He has contempt for authority.
in contempt of court the crime of disobeying a court of law He was held in contempt of court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scorn, disdain, disrespect; Antonyms: respect, admiration
Etymology
From Latin 'contemptus', from 'contemnere' (to scorn), from 'con-' (intensive prefix) + 'temnere' (to slight, scorn).
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'tempting' you to be angry by showing disrespect. You feel contempt for them.