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contemptuous

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12 lettersPronunciation /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/Part of speech adjectiveSorted cemnoopsttuuStarts with CEnds with S0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. expressing extreme contempt

Word origin

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

Used in a sentence

  • I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.
  • Sir George burst into a loud fit of contemptuous laughter.

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