"contemptuous" meaning in All languages combined

See contemptuous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ [UK], /kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contemptuous.wav [UK] Forms: contemptuous [positive], more contemptuous [comparative], most contemptuous [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A contemptuous person is someone who shows contempt or a lack of respect.
    Sense id: simple-contemptuous-en-adj-F5Zz8Fpj
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