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contemptuously

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14 lettersPronunciation /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/Part of speech adverbSorted celmnoopsttuuyStarts with CEnds with Y0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. without respect; in a disdainful manner

Word origin

From contemptuous + -ly.

Used in a sentence

  • He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
  • Ralph, who was a thickset clownish figure, arrived at his full strength, and conscious of the most complete personal superiority, laughed contemptuously at the threats of the slight-made stripling.
  • 'They haven't no more philosophy nor political economy about 'em than that,' said the beadle, snapping his fingers contemptuously.

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