Contempt meaning

What does “contempt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“contempt” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.

contempt

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
“he was held in contempt”
“the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary”
Synonymsdisdain scorn despite
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Synonymsdisrespect
open disrespect for a person or thing
Synonymsscorn
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University