Associations to the word «Contemptuous»
Noun
- Sneer
- Indifference
- Disdain
- Scorn
- Shrug
- Glance
- Disregard
- Pity
- Rebuke
- Flick
- Grimace
- Gesture
- Defiance
- Contempt
- Impatience
- Laugh
- Sarcasm
- Indignation
- Curl
- Dismissal
- Bitterness
- Smile
- Tone
- Refusal
- Epithet
- Amusement
- Ridicule
- Scowl
- Insult
- Attitude
- Mockery
- Rejection
- Vanity
- Laughter
- Grunt
- Blasphemy
- Shove
- Arrogance
- Allusion
- Tenderness
- Superiority
- Ease
- Disgust
- Enmity
- Reproach
- Kitten
- Glare
- Remark
- Neglect
- Hatred
- Disbelief
- Censure
- Chosen
- Manner
- Spitting
- Lip
- Fax
- Humour
- Keen
- Dung
- Expression
- Grin
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONTEMPTUOUS, adjective. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
Dictionary definition
CONTEMPTUOUS, adjective. Expressing extreme contempt.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.