contempt
nounA strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
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contemptible
adjectiveDeserving scorn or strong disapproval.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionscontemptuous
adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsderision
nounMockery that expresses contempt.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdespise
verbTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdisdain
nounA feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or respect.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsdisdainful
adjectiveShowing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionspejorative
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or contempt.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsscorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsspurn
verbTo reject or refuse someone or something with contempt.
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