Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being contemptuous: The characteristic of feeling or expressing deep hatred or disapproval, often mixed with a sense of superiority, towards someone or something considered unworthy or inferior. 2. A manifestation of scorn and contempt: An act, expression, or behavior that clearly shows a feeling of utter disdain or disrespect.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His constant contemptuousness towards his colleagues created a toxic work environment.
  • She could not hide the contemptuousness in her voice when she spoke about the proposal.
  • The aristocrat's contemptuousness for commoners was evident in his every gesture.

Advanced Usage

• "with contemptuousness": Describes an action performed in a manner full of contempt.
  • He dismissed their concerns with utter contemptuousness.
• "a display of contemptuousness": Refers to an instance where contemptuous behavior is shown.
  • Her refusal to even look at him was a clear display of contemptuousness.

Variants and Related Words

• Contemptuous (adj): Feeling or showing contempt.
  • He gave a contemptuous laugh.
• Contempt (n): The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
  • She looked at him with pure contempt.

Synonyms

• Disdain: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
• Scorn: A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
• Derision: Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Antonyms

• Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
• Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Noun

1. the manifestation of scorn and contempt
   • every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return