Contemptuous (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing extreme contempt.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She shot him a contemptuous glance, clearly unimpressed by his weak excuses.
- His contemptuous tone made it clear that he thought the proposal was utterly ridiculous.
- The judge's contemptuous expression left no doubt that she had made up her mind about the defendant's guilt.
- With a contemptuous flick of her wrist, she dismissed the entire idea as worthless.
- He spoke with a contemptuous sneer, dripping with disdain for the opposing team's chances of winning.