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In some senses, contemptuous is marked as rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
contemptuous
UK /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ US /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/
adj 2
Collocations
7(adj.)
VERBS
be, feel, sound
He felt contemptuous of people who didn't bother to read the instructions carefully.
ADV
savagely | utterly | almost | rather | openly
PREP
of
She gave a contemptuous look of disdain when he suggested that ridiculous idea.
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