contempt in Swedish
contempt in Swedish is förakt, missnöje, misshag — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in Swedish
förakt
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
missnöje
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
misshag
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
avsmak
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
missaktning
(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 Swedish?
"contempt" in Swedish is förakt, missnöje, misshag. 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 Swedish, "contempt" is förakt, missnöje, misshag.
Are there other ways to say "contempt" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "contempt": förakt, missnöje, misshag, avsmak, missaktning.
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