contemn Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- countenance
- accept
- worship
- prize
- approve-of-
- accept
- prize
- countenance
- appreciate
- value
- appreciate
- worship
- value
- approve-of-
- esteem
- revere
- esteem
- revere
Weak:
contemn Meaning
Wordnet
contemn (v)
look down on with disdain
contemn Sentence Examples
- Despite his achievements, he was often contemned by his peers for his unconventional ideas.
- It is unwise to contemn the advice of those more experienced than you.
- She refused to contemn her former colleagues despite their betrayal.
- In his arrogance, he contemned the opinions of others, believing himself to be superior.
- The nobleman contemned the commoners, viewing them with disdain.
- Even in the face of adversity, she refused to contemn her principles.
- The teacher warned the students not to contemn the rules of the classroom.
- His actions caused him to be contemned by society, leading to his isolation.
- The politician contemned his opponents in a series of scathing speeches.
- It is easy to contemn others when you do not understand their struggles.
FAQs About the word contemn
look down on with disdain
despise, scorn,disdain, hate, disrespect, diss, scout,look down (on or upon), dis, abominate
admire, honor, treasure, respect, cherish, admire, honor,respect, cherish, treasure
Despite his achievements, he was often contemned by his peers for his unconventional ideas.
It is unwise to contemn the advice of those more experienced than you.
She refused to contemn her former colleagues despite their betrayal.
In his arrogance, he contemned the opinions of others, believing himself to be superior.
