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- [kuh n-temp-choo-uh s]
- /kənˈtɛmp tʃu əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-temp-choo-uh s]
- /kənˈtɛmp tʃu əs/
Definitions of contemptuousness word
- adjective contemptuousness showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful. 1
- noun contemptuousness The state of being contemptuous. 1
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Origin of contemptuousness
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin contemptu-, stem of contemptus contempt + -ous
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Parts of speech for Contemptuousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemptuousness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemptuousness
noun contemptuousness
- chutzpah — If you say that someone has chutzpah, you mean that you admire the fact that they are not afraid or embarrassed to do or say things that shock, surprise, or annoy other people.
- pretension — the laying of a claim to something.
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- hubris — excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
Antonyms for contemptuousness
noun contemptuousness
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- servility — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
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