con
temp
tuous
Comparative
more contemptuous
Superlative
most contemptuous
1
devoid of respect for someone or something
- She gave him a contemptuous look after his rude comment.
- He responded to the suggestion with a contemptuous sneer.
- He made a contemptuous remark about her choice of career.
- His contemptuous attitude towards authority often got him in trouble.
- Her contemptuous laughter made him feel small and insignificant.