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Added 7 October 2026

contemptuous

/kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ adjective

Latin root: contemptus Wiktionary

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Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.
Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

Origin

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

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