noun🔗ShareThe state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain."His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "attitudeemotioncharactermindvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace."After failing to complete the project on time, the student felt a deep sense of contempt from his teacher. "attitudeemotioncharactersocietyvaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOpen disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body."The student's contempt for the school rules resulted in a suspension. "lawgovernmentpoliticsattitudestaterightmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
