comtempous
The word is a misspelling of 'contemptuous', which is an adjective describing a person or behavior that shows deep hatred, disapproval, or a sense of superiority. It characterizes the act of looking down on someone or something as being worthless or beneath consideration.
أمثلة
3 من 5She gave him a contemptuous look when he suggested they eat fast food for their anniversary.
She looked at him with a facial expression that showed she thought his idea was worthless and insulting.
The judge was contemptuous of the defendant's blatant disregard for the rules of the court.
The judge showed a strong lack of respect for the person on trial because they ignored the law.
Stop being so contemptuous of her music taste; everyone likes different things.
Stop acting like you are better than her just because you don't like the songs she listens to.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think: 'Contempt-u-ous' = Full of contempt for 'U' (you). It is an outward-facing feeling of superiority.
اختبار سريع
The billionaire was ______ of the activists, claiming they had no understanding of how the real world worked.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: contemptuous
أمثلة
She gave him a contemptuous look when he suggested they eat fast food for their anniversary.
everydayShe looked at him with a facial expression that showed she thought his idea was worthless and insulting.
The judge was contemptuous of the defendant's blatant disregard for the rules of the court.
formalThe judge showed a strong lack of respect for the person on trial because they ignored the law.
Stop being so contemptuous of her music taste; everyone likes different things.
informalStop acting like you are better than her just because you don't like the songs she listens to.
In his essay, the professor was contemptuous of earlier sociological theories that lacked empirical backing.
academicThe professor wrote in a way that dismissed previous ideas as being unworthy of serious study.
The CEO's contemptuous attitude toward the small startup eventually led him to underestimate their market power.
businessBecause the leader looked down on the smaller company as unimportant, he failed to see them as a threat.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
beneath contempt
so bad or low that it does not even deserve to be hated or noticed
hold in contempt
to have a very strong feeling of dislike or lack of respect for someone
contempt of court
a legal term for showing disrespect to a judge or the judicial process
يُخلط عادةً مع
Contemptible describes the person or thing that *deserves* scorn (they are bad), while contemptuous describes the person *showing* the scorn (they are being mean).
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This word is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'he was contemptuous of the results'). It is a high-level academic and literary word used to describe a specific type of arrogant anger.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'contemptible' when they mean 'contemptuous'. Remember: if you are the one looking down on others, you are being contemptuous.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think: 'Contempt-u-ous' = Full of contempt for 'U' (you). It is an outward-facing feeling of superiority.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Latin 'contemptus', which is the past participle of 'contemnere', meaning 'to despise' or 'to value little'.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In Western legal systems, 'contempt of court' is a specific charge for being 'contemptuous' toward the dignity of the law.
اختبار سريع
The billionaire was ______ of the activists, claiming they had no understanding of how the real world worked.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: contemptuous
كلمات ذات صلة
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
hypothesis
B1A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.
ozone
B2Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.
layer
B2A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
around
C2As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
climate
B2Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
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