contemptuous
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/
The English word “contemptuous” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
- Worthy of contempt; contemptible.
Etymology
From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.
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More English words
- contemptibly
- contemption
- contemptive
- contemptuosity
- contemptuously
- contemptuousness
- contemptus mundi
- contend
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