Noun: contempt kun'tem(p)t
- Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
"he was held in contempt";
- disdain, scorn, despite
- Open disrespect for a person or thing
"He couldn't hide his contempt for their shallow values";
- scorn
- A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
"His contempt for authority often got him into trouble";
- disrespect
- (law) a wilful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
"The witness was held in contempt for refusing to answer questions"
Derived forms: contempts
Type of: discourtesy, dislike, disobedience, disrespect, noncompliance, rudeness
Encyclopedia: Contempt