contempt

noun · kun-TEMPT

CEFR C1

the feeling that someone deserves no respect

तिरस्कार, घृणा

Usage

contempt forwith contemptcontempt of court

Examples

She looked at the cheating player with contempt.

The editor was fined for contempt of court.

Common mistake

He has great contempt on people who lie.

He has great contempt for people who lie.

We say contempt for someone, not contempt on.

Remember: Contempt: you think they are not worth a thing.

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