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contemptuous

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Meanings

adjective

méprisant, dédaigneux

Examples :

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "
L'élève lança un regard méprisant au professeur lorsqu'on lui dit de refaire son devoir.