English Explanatory Dictionary

contemptuous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
  2. Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/ /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contemptuous.wav /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/

Word forms

contemptuous more contemptuous most contemptuous

Etymology

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

Synonyms

disdainful dismissive slighting

Antonyms

respectful

Related words

contemn contempt

Derived words

contemptuosity contemptuously contemptuousness uncontemptuous
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