Meaning Of The Word Contempt

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contempt
uncountable noun: Contempt means the same as contempt of court.
uncountable noun: If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.

contempt in American English
the feeling or attitude of one who looks down on somebody or something as being low, mean, or unworthy; scorn
noun: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn

contempt in British English
noun: the attitude or feeling of a person towards a person or thing that he or she considers worthless or despicable; scorn

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