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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tem]
- /kənˈtɛm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-tem]
- /kənˈtɛm/
Definitions of contemned word
- verb with object contemned to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt. 1
- noun contemned Simple past tense and past participle of contemn. 1
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Origin of contemned
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English contempnen (< Middle French) < Latin contemnere to despise, scorn, equivalent to con- con- + temnere to slight; see contempt
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Parts of speech for Contemned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
contemned usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for contemned
verb contemned
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- liked — to take pleasure in; find agreeable or congenial: We all liked the concert.
- loved — held in deep affection; cherished: loved companions; much-loved friends.
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