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August 17, 2028

contempt

/kənˈtɛmpt/noun

The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

Example sentence

  • “Contempt is bad politics.”
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disgustAn intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.hostilityThe state of being hostile.loathingSense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.bitternessThe quality of having a bitter taste.

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