Word Games Pro Dictionary
contempt
noun
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Quick reference
Word Facts
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
noun
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
noun
open disrespect for a person or thing
noun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
“he was held in contempt”
In context
Example Sentences
he was held in contempt
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
Similar words