contempt
nounA strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
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Clear all filterscontemptible
adjectiveDeserving scorn or strong disapproval.
contemptuous
adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
craven
adjectiveLacking courage in a contemptible way.
deride
verbTo ridicule or speak of with contempt.
derision
nounMockery that expresses contempt.
despise
verbTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
disdain
nounA feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or respect.
Feeling of superiority or contempt
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disdainful
adjectiveShowing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
dismissive
adjectiveTreating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.
insolent
adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
pejorative
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or contempt.
Expressing disapproval
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scorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
spurn
verbTo reject or refuse someone or something with contempt.
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