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Contemptuously
adverb
/kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
adverb
In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
"He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions."
Synonyms
condescendingly
disdainfully
disrespectfully
scornfully
contumeliously
showing contempt
contemptibly
discourteously
despisingly
uncivilly
unrespectfully
contemningly
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