noun
harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt; an insulting display of contempt in words or actions; insolent or arrogant rudeness
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The politician faced public contumely after being caught in a corruption scandal.
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She couldn't handle the contumely from her classmates after the embarrassing incident.
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He couldn't take the contumely from his friends and decided to confront them.
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The author's work was met with contumely from critics, but eventually gained recognition.