contempt in Latin
contempt in Latin is contemptus, fastus, dēspectiō — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in Latin
contemptus
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
fastus
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
dēspectiō
(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?
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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 Latin?
"contempt" in Latin is contemptus, fastus, dēspectiō. 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 Latin, "contempt" is contemptus, fastus, dēspectiō.
Are there other ways to say "contempt" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "contempt": contemptus, fastus, dēspectiō.
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