Contemptive

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˈtiˈɛmptɪv/

Contemptive (adjective)

  1. Feeling or showing a lack of respect for someone or something.

Examples

  • Her contemptive tone made the audience uncomfortable.
  • He gave a contemptive glance at the suggestion.

Common collocations: contemptive tone, contemptive glance, contemptive attitude

Synonyms of Contemptive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Contemptive

  • Describing attitudes or expressions