CONTEMPT


Meaning of CONTEMPT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənˈtempt ]

n. 1 a feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or worthless, or deserving scorn or extreme reproach. 2 the condition of being held in contempt. 3 (in full contempt of court) disobedience to or disrespect for a court of law and its officers. øbeneath contempt utterly despicable. hold in contempt despise. [ME f. L contemptus (as contemn)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.