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- [kuh n-tempt]
- /kənˈtɛmpt/
- /kənˈtempt/
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- [kuh n-tempt]
- /kənˈtɛmpt/
Definitions of contempt word
- uncountable noun contempt If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant. 3
- uncountable noun contempt Contempt means the same as contempt of court. 3
- noun contempt the attitude or feeling of a person towards a person or thing that he or she considers worthless or despicable; scorn 3
- noun contempt the state of being scorned; disgrace (esp in the phrase hold in contempt) 3
- noun contempt wilful disregard of or disrespect for the authority of a court of law or legislative body 3
- noun contempt the feeling or attitude of one who looks down on somebody or something as being low, mean, or unworthy; scorn 3
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Origin of contempt
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin contemptus a slighting, equivalent to contemn(ere) to despise, scorn (see contemn) + -tus suffix of verb action (with loss of n and intrusive p)
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Parts of speech for Contempt
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
contempt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contempt
noun contempt
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- mockery — ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
Antonyms for contempt
noun contempt
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
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