Words Like CONTEMPT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTEMPT.

8 Alternative Words Similar to contempt

1 Disrespect Noun      Synonym Words Like Disrespect
2 Discourtesy Noun      Synonym Words Like Discourtesy
3 Dislike Noun      Synonym Words Like Dislike
4 Rudeness Noun      Synonym Words Like Rudeness
5 Disgrace Noun      Synonym Words Like Disgrace
6 Shame Noun      Synonym Words Like Shame
7 Sneer Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sneer
8 Leer Noun      Hyponym Words Like Leer

1 examples of contempt

1 the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

10 definitions of contempt

1 The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
2 The state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
3 An act or expression denoting contempt.
4 Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority.
5 open disrespect for a person or thing
6 a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
7 lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
8 a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
9 The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.
10 The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
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