contempt
2 antonyms and opposites of contempt, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
Antonyms
How to use contempt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
open contempt
contempt of court
beneath contempt
Etymology
From Latin "contemptus," from "contemnere," to scorn or despise.
Full origin of contempt →Frequently asked questions
What does contempt mean?
Regarding someone or something as worthless or beneath you. It is stronger than dislike — it carries a sense of looking down from above.
What is contempt of court?
A legal offence covering behaviour that defies or obstructs a court: refusing a lawful order, disrupting proceedings, or publishing material that prejudices a case. It can be punished with a fine or imprisonment.