contemptuously
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con·temp·tu·ous
(kən-tĕmp′cho͞o-əs)adj.
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.
con·temp′tu·ous·ly adv.
con·temp′tu·ous·ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | contemptuously - without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously" |
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Translations
بِازدِراء، بِاستِخفاف،بِاستِهانه
opovržlivě
foragteligthånligt
meî fyrirlitningu
kibirletepeden bakarak
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contemptuously
adv say, look, laugh, spit → verächtlich
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contempt
(kənˈtempt) noun1. very low opinion; scorn. She spoke with utter contempt of her husband's behaviour.
2. disregard for the law.
conˈtemptible adjective deserving contempt. His behaviour was contemptible.
conˈtemptibly adverbconˈtemptuous (-tʃuəs) adjective
showing contempt. a contemptuous sneer.
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