as in contempt
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
a glance filled with unrestrained contemptuousness for the rest of us
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Criminal charges from contempt of Congress referrals are rare.
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One of the joys of Air, down to the breathy purity of its title, is its contempt for design—an easy target, but one for which Kracht has sharpened his blade.
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At this point, the widespread disdain shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
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But more than using any specific set of policies as a litmus test, Democratic voters appear drawn to the candidates who most radiate disdain for the status quo.
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The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
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Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood.
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“Contemptuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemptuousness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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