Examples of “contempt” in a Sentence

noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.

• She looked at the offer with open contempt.
• He spoke of his rivals with nothing but contempt.
• The critic treated the film with undisguised contempt and walked out early.

noun The offense of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.

• He was held in contempt for refusing to answer.
• The witness was fined for contempt after shouting at the judge.
• Ignoring the court order could land you in prison for contempt.