Associations to the word «Contemptuously»

Wiktionary

CONTEMPTUOUSLY, adverb. In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.

Dictionary definition

CONTEMPTUOUSLY, adverb. Without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke