Contemptuously Meaning in English

word · lemma: contemptuous

US

kənˈtɛmptʃwəsɫi

kuhn-TEMP-choo-uhs-lee

UK

kəntˈɛmptʃuːəsli

kuhn-TEMP-choo-uhs-lee

Definition

In a way that shows strong disrespect, dislike, or a feeling of being better than someone or something.

Usage & Nuances

This adverb is formal and slightly literary, often used in writing. Common with verbs like 'say', 'look', 'smile', and 'respond.' Implies open disrespect. Not used to describe mild attitudes.

• Spanish: contemptuosamente
• Portuguese (BR): com desdém - de forma desprezível
• Portuguese (PT): com desdém - de forma desprezível
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻蔑地
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕蔑地
• Hindi: तिरस्कारपूर्ण ढंग से
• Arabic: بازدراء
• Bengali: তাচ্ছিল্যভরে - অবজ্ঞাসূচকভাবে
• Russian: презрительно
• Japanese: 軽蔑して
• Vietnamese: khinh bỉ - coi thường
• Korean: 경멸스럽게 - 멸시하듯
• Turkish: küçümseyerek - aşağılayarak
• Urdu: تحقیر سے - حقارت کے ساتھ
• Indonesian: dengan hina - dengan mencemooh

Example Sentences

She spoke contemptuously about the idea.

basic

He looked at me contemptuously and walked away.

basic

The student answered the question contemptuously.

basic

"Oh, please," she said contemptuously, rolling her eyes.

natural

He laughed contemptuously at their suggestion.

natural

During the meeting, she kept glancing contemptuously at her competitor.

natural