C1 verb رسمي

comtempous

/kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

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

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1

She 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.

2

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.

3

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.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
contempt
Verb
contemn
ظرف
contemptuously
صفة
contemptuous
مرتبط
contemptuousness
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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

1

She gave him a contemptuous look when he suggested they eat fast food for their anniversary.

everyday

She looked at him with a facial expression that showed she thought his idea was worthless and insulting.

2

The judge was contemptuous of the defendant's blatant disregard for the rules of the court.

formal

The judge showed a strong lack of respect for the person on trial because they ignored the law.

3

Stop being so contemptuous of her music taste; everyone likes different things.

informal

Stop acting like you are better than her just because you don't like the songs she listens to.

4

In his essay, the professor was contemptuous of earlier sociological theories that lacked empirical backing.

academic

The professor wrote in a way that dismissed previous ideas as being unworthy of serious study.

5

The CEO's contemptuous attitude toward the small startup eventually led him to underestimate their market power.

business

Because the leader looked down on the smaller company as unimportant, he failed to see them as a threat.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
contempt
Verb
contemn
ظرف
contemptuously
صفة
contemptuous
مرتبط
contemptuousness

تلازمات شائعة

contemptuous of showing a total lack of respect for something or someone
contemptuous look a facial expression that conveys disdain or hatred
contemptuous disregard the act of completely ignoring something because you think it is unworthy of attention
contemptuous tone a way of speaking that implies the listener is inferior
contemptuous silence refusing to speak as a way of showing someone they are not worth a response

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

comtempous vs contemptible

Contemptible describes the person or thing that *deserves* scorn (they are bad), while contemptuous describes the person *showing* the scorn (they are being mean).

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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.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'contemptible' when they mean 'contemptuous'. Remember: if you are the one looking down on others, you are being contemptuous.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think: 'Contempt-u-ous' = Full of contempt for 'U' (you). It is an outward-facing feeling of superiority.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'contemptus', which is the past participle of 'contemnere', meaning 'to despise' or 'to value little'.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an adjective before a noun (attributive use). Used after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem' (predicative use). Typically followed by the preposition 'of'.
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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

C1

The 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

C1

Relating 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

B2

To 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

B2

A 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

B2

A 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

B1

A 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

B2

Ozone 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

B2

A 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

C2

As 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

B2

Climate 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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