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Contempt-noun-the feeling that a person or a thing is being beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
The judge held the insolent man in Contempt.
By climbing over the fence you showed contempt for my property.
After their toxic relationship ended, the few glimpses that he WOULD grant her with were filled with contempt, making her wish she could turn invisible on the spot.
I looked at my sister in contempt as she failed to score a goal during the football game.
The church congregation held the pastor in great contempt after hearing about his misconduct.
After Tom took the last slice of Pizza, he earned the contempt of his disgruntled peers.
Leslie's contempt towards men was apparent after she got restraining orders against her exes for no justified reason.
"I have nothing but contempt for your outmoded political views."
"He was such an angry, arrogant man that he treated nearly everyone with contempt."
The criminal's arrogant and disrespectful behavior in the courtroom showed his
contempt for the law.
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∙ 13y agoContemptible is an adjective which means despicable, vile, or mean. Example sentence:
He used contemptible methods to get his promotion; no one will respect him or his position.
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How do you use the word 'contempt' in a sentence to clearly show its meaning?
I have utter contempt for people who plagiarize this sentence without giving me credit.
Sentence using the word contempt?
Contempt is defined as being the act of showing disrespect. An example of this word used in a sentence is "She was held in contempt of court after arguing with the judge".
What could be a sentence with the word contempt in it?
I am regarding your question with contempt, as it is vague in nature. ^ There's one. xD
How can you use the word disdin in a sentence?
I think you might mean disdain, which means contempt. He felt nothing but disdain for the other person.
How do you make a sentence using the word contempt?
I am sensing no small amount of contempt in your voice. One more outburst and I will charge you with contempt of court. That's it, you are in contempt! Bailiff, remove the defendant from my court!
What is a sentence using the word familiarity?
How about the old adage 'Familiarity breeds contempt'.
Can you give an example of a sentence for contempt?
He had no respect for his boss and treated him with contempt.
How do you use contempt in a sentence?
Leslie's contempt towards men showed in that she often got a restraining order against them for no reason at all.
Scorn in a sentence?
Here is a sentence with the word scornful, "Everyone was scornful of the government laxity to manage crime rates." This means showing contempt.
Use a sentence using opprobrium?
Opprobrium is contempt or severe criticism. An example sentence would be: Her opprobrium kind of rubbed everyone the wrong way.
How do you use contemtible in a sentence please give an example?
The woman was very contempt when she found out that she was no longer in the nursing program.
How would you put contempt in a sentence?
She looked at him with contempt, her eyes filled with scorn and disapproval.
