contempt
pronunciation
How to pronounce contempt in British English:
UK [kənˈtempt]
How to pronounce contempt in American English:
US [kənˈtempt]
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- Noun:
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
- open disrespect for a person or thing
- a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body