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contemptuous
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contemptuous
(adjective)
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contemptuous
/kən
ˈ
tɛmptʃəwəs/
adjective
contemptuous
/kən
ˈ
tɛmptʃəwəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONTEMPTUOUS
[
more contemptuous; most contemptuous
]
somewhat formal
:
feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval
:
feeling or showing contempt
a
contemptuous
[=
disdainful
] attitude/smile/remark
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often +
of
Scholars were
contemptuous
[=
scornful
]
of
the theory until recent scientific developments proved it possible.
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— contemptuously
adverb
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