contempt
n.
scorn, disdain; disrespect (Law)
Contempt
Contempt is an intense
feeling of disrespect and dislike. It is similar to
hate, but implies feelings of superiority/superciliousness. A person who has contempt for another individual looks down (condescends) on that person. The "recipient of contempt is deemed unworthy, beneath redemption. Contempt may be related to feelings of
disgust and
bitterness.
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contempt
Noun
1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
(synonym) disdain, scorn, despite
(hypernym) dislike
2. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
(synonym) disrespect
(hypernym) discourtesy, rudeness
3. open disrespect for a person or thing
(synonym) scorn
(hypernym) disrespect, discourtesy
(hyponym) sneer, leer
4. a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
(hypernym) disobedience, noncompliance
(hyponym) contempt of Congress
(classification) law, jurisprudence
Contempt
(n.)
The state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
(n.)
The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
(n.)
Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority.
(n.)
An act or expression denoting contempt.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Contempt
To dream of being in contempt of court, denotes that you have committed business or social indiscretion and that it is unmerited. To dream that you are held in contempt by others, you will succeed in winning their highest regard, and will find yourself prosperous and happy. But if the contempt is merited, your exile from business or social circles is intimated.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see:
Guttenberg Project