The term "contempt" refers to scorn or disdain. It describes the attitude of considering someone or something unworthy of respect.
El término "contempt" se refiere al desprecio o al desdén. Describe la actitud de considerar a alguien o algo indigno de respeto.
| Word | contempt |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | scorn; disdain. |
| Sentence | The heavyweight boxer looked on ordinary people with contempt, scorning them as weaklings who couldn't hurt a fly. We thought it was contemptible of him to be contemptuous of people for being weak. |
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