Contemptuous

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Synonyms of contemptuous

Antonyms of contemptuous

Collocations of contemptuous

contemptuous attitude
Frequency: 75 %

Her contemptuous attitude towards authority figures often got her in trouble.

contemptuous glare
Frequency: 70 %

She shot him a contemptuous glare before walking away.

contemptuous behavior
Frequency: 65 %

His contemptuous behavior at the party offended many guests.

contemptuous remarks
Frequency: 60 %

His contemptuous remarks towards his colleagues caused tension in the office.

Idiomatic Expressions for contemptuous

  • Phrase: thumb one's nose at
    Meaning: to show contempt or defiance towards someone or something
    Usage: He thumbed his nose at the rules and did things his own way.