Pronunciation: /kɑntjʊˈmiliəs/
adjective showing a lack of respect in a scornful or insulting manner
A1 The contumelious customer yelled at the cashier for no reason.
A2 Her contumelious behavior towards her colleagues made it difficult to work with her.
B1 The contumelious remarks made by the politician offended many people.
B2 The CEO's contumelious attitude towards his employees created a toxic work environment.
C1 The professor's contumelious critique of the student's thesis was unwarranted.
C2 Her contumelious treatment of the staff members led to her eventual dismissal from the company.
formal The contumelious remarks made by the speaker were met with disapproval from the audience.
informal He couldn't help but make contumelious comments about her outfit.
slang She's always throwing contumelious shade at everyone.
figurative The storm unleashed its contumelious fury upon the small town.
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