— contemptuously , adv. — contemptuousness , n.
/keuhn temp"chooh euhs/ , adj.
showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.
[ 1520-30; contemptu-, s. of contemptus CONTEMPT + -OUS ]
Syn . disdainful, sneering, insolent, arrogant, supercilious, haughty.
Ant . respectful.