contemptuous

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ or /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃəs/ or /kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/

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Adjective

Positive contemptuous

Comparative more contemptuous

Superlative most contemptuous

1. A contemptuous person is someone who shows contempt or a lack of respect.