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contempt

/kənˈtɛmpt/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/kənˈtɛmpt/

🇺🇸 US

/kənˈtɛmpt/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

    The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.

  3. Meaning 3 · noun

    Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “contempt” when they mean: the state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or .”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “contempt” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “contempt” in professional communication.”

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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