contemptus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contempt noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
- contemptible adj Deserving scorn or disrespect; despicable.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- scorn verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.
Senses
contemptus is used for these senses in English:
- contempt (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
- contemptible Deserving contempt.
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- scorn (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
contempt — full definition
- noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
- noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.