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contempt

scorn

Related forms: contempt · 3 words in this dictionary

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3 words
contemptuous

showing or feeling a deep lack of respect for someone or something; scornful.

contempt+uous

Shared component: contempt · scorn

TOEFLGRE 8000
self-contempt

A feeling of scorn and strong dislike directed towards oneself.

self+contempt

Shared component: contempt · scorn

contemptuously

in a way that shows a strong feeling of dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something considered worthless

contempt+u+ous+ly

Shared component: contempt · scorn