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Contempt (Noun)

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary".

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

The judge held the defendant in contempt for refusing to answer her questions.
Her tone was dripping with contempt as she spoke about her ex-husband.
The villagers treated the outsiders with contempt, refusing to even acknowledge their presence.
The politician's arrogant attitude earned him the contempt of many of his constituents.
The professor's dismissive remarks were met with contempt by the students, who felt belittled and disrespected.

Open disrespect for a person or thing.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The judge held the defendant in contempt for speaking out of turn and disrupting the proceedings.
Her voice was dripping with contempt as she referred to her former boss.
The way he spoke about his opponents showed nothing but contempt for their opinions.
The comedian's jokes were met with contempt by the audience, who didn't appreciate his dark humor.
The company's disregard for environmental regulations was a clear example of contempt for the well-being of the community.