1The contemptuous tone in her voice made it clear she did not take the proposal seriously.
2Was the artist being deliberately contemptuous of the critics who had attacked his work?
3The government's contemptuous disregard for human rights has sparked international outrage.
4Avoid using contemptuous language when discussing opposing viewpoints in academic writing.
5There is a fine line between confident self-expression and contemptuous disregard for others' opinions.