Definitions For Contempt
noun
- A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
- Open disrespect for a person or thing
- Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
- A lack of respect for or fear of something that is usually respected or feared
- Speech or behavior that does not show proper respect to a court or judge
Is Contempt a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
18
The word Contempt is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Contempt in a Sentence
- He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.
- He spoke with contempt in his voice.
- She has displayed a profound contempt for her opponents.