Contempt Definition & Meaning
contempt
- noun
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
- a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
- open disrespect for a person or thing
- a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
"Contempt" in song lyrics
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"And that they should love their enemies when faced with contempt"
Paris — Evil -
"Flashing teams with contempt"
Swollen Members f/ DJ Babu — Too Hot -
"Yeah! I got nothing but a lot of resent and an utter contempt"
Vents — Five Minutes to Midnight
Words that rhyme with contempt
Usage tips for "contempt"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does contempt mean?
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous open disrespect for a person or thing a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- What part of speech is contempt?
- Contempt is a noun.
- How many definitions does contempt have?
- Contempt has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).