Contumelious

C2 16+

Synonyms of contumelious

Antonyms of contumelious

Collocations of contumelious

contumelious behavior
Frequency: 70 %

His contumelious behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.

contumelious remarks
Frequency: 60 %

She couldn't tolerate his contumelious remarks about her work.

contumelious attitude
Frequency: 50 %

His contumelious attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.

contumelious tone
Frequency: 45 %

The customer was taken aback by the contumelious tone of the salesperson.

contumelious language
Frequency: 40 %

The author's use of contumelious language in the novel sparked controversy.

Idiomatic Expressions for contumelious

  • Phrase: contumelious behavior
    Meaning: behavior that is insolently rude or disrespectful
    Usage: His contumelious behavior towards the waiter resulted in him being asked to leave the restaurant.