contempt in German
contempt in German is Verachtung, Blamage, Schande — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in German
Verachtung
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
Blamage
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
Schande
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
Beamtenbeleidigung
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Mißachtung
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
What does "contempt" mean?
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noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
"She looked at the offer with open contempt."
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noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
"He was held in contempt for refusing to answer."
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contempt in a sentence
- She looked at the offer with open contempt.
- He was held in contempt for refusing to answer.
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What is "contempt" in German?
"contempt" in German is Verachtung, Blamage, Schande. contempt means: A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
How do you use "contempt" in a sentence?
Example: "She looked at the offer with open contempt." In German, "contempt" is Verachtung, Blamage, Schande.
Are there other ways to say "contempt" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "contempt": Verachtung, Blamage, Schande, Beamtenbeleidigung, Mißachtung.
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