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Contempt

Definition

(formal) A feeling of disrespect or scorn towards someone or something, often because they are considered to be of little value or importance. Typically collocates with 'for', 'of', 'in', 'towards'.

Example Sentences

1The judge held the defendant in contempt for repeatedly disrupting the court proceedings.
2Her contempt for the institution was evident in her scathing critique of its outdated policies.
3The artist's use of irony and satire was a manifestation of his contempt for the societal norms he perceived as hypocritical.
4The politician's actions were met with widespread contempt from the public, who felt she had betrayed their trust.
5There is a fine line between healthy scepticism and contempt, and it is essential to distinguish between the two in academic discourse.

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