contempt meaning and definition

CONTEMPT noun

Definition of contempt (noun)

1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
   • "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
   • synonyms: despite, disdain, scorn
2. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
   • synonyms: disrespect
3. open disrespect for a person or thing
   • synonyms: scorn
4. a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body