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Vinony

contemptuous

adjective

  1. scornful
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ / /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/ / /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/

adj

Etymology: From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

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

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

    “Sir George burst into a loud fit of contemptuous laughter.”

  2. Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

    “Rep. Noble told GCN that she, however, had deep concern "regarding the scandalous sexual exploitation and abuse of young children by adults." Noble has called on the community to "support the efforts of the Suffolk County District Attorney's office in unraveling this contemptuous situation.”