con·temp·tu·ous 
/kənˈtɛmptʃəwəs/ adjective
/kənˈtɛmptʃəwəs/ adjective [more contemptuous; most contemptuous] somewhat formal : feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt
▪ a contemptuous [=disdainful] attitude/smile/remark — often + of ▪ Scholars were contemptuous [=scornful] of the theory until recent scientific developments proved it possible.
▪ a contemptuous [=disdainful] attitude/smile/remark — often + of ▪ Scholars were contemptuous [=scornful] of the theory until recent scientific developments proved it possible.
— con·temp·tu·ous·ly adverb
