contemptuous

Meaning of contemptuous

adjective
  1. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
    I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.

Information about contemptuous

  • It is an adjective.
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Hyphenation of contemptuous

con-temp-tu-ous

  • It consists of 4 syllables and 12 chars.
  • contemptuous is a word polysyllabic because it has four or more syllables

contemptuous synonyms

Meaning disdainful:

disdainful, insulting, scornful

contemptuous antonyms

Meaning :

respectful

Translation of contemptuous

Words that rhyme with contemptuous

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