Meaning Of The Word Contemptuous

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Contemptuous Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Contemptuous?

contemptuous
If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.

contemptuous in American English
full of contempt; scornful; disdainful
adjective: showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful

contemptuous in British English
adjective: showing or feeling contempt; disdainful

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