contempt

//kənˈtɛmpt//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

1

The feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration; scorn or disdain.

She looked at him with contempt after he lied to her.

2

The offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.

He was charged with contempt of court for refusing to testify.