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contempt in Irish

contempt in Irish is dímheas, tarcaisne — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.

contempt in Irish

dímheas
noun
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
tarcaisne
noun
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

What does "contempt" mean?

  1. noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
    "She looked at the offer with open contempt."
  2. 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 Irish?

"contempt" in Irish is dímheas, tarcaisne. 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 Irish, "contempt" is dímheas, tarcaisne.

Are there other ways to say "contempt" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "contempt": dímheas, tarcaisne.

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