Contemptuous

adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveShowing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

"I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look."

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