contemptuous

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of contemptuous with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

contemptuous

(adjective)

Meaning

showing disdain or scorn

Example

"Her contemptuous remarks about the project surprised everyone at the meeting."

Synonyms

disdainfulscornfuldisrespectful

Antonyms

respectfuladmiringappreciative