contumely (Meaning)
Wordnet
contumely (n)
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Synonyms & Antonyms of contumely
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
contumely Sentence Examples
- The defendant responded to the prosecutor's accusations with contumely.
- Her resignation was met with contumely from her colleagues who accused her of abandoning them.
- He endured the contumely of his peers after his public humiliation.
- The politician faced widespread contumely after being caught in a corruption scandal.
- Despite his achievements, he was met with contumely from those who envied his success.
- The author's controversial book was met with both praise and contumely.
- She couldn't bear the contumely directed at her by those she once considered friends.
- His refusal to apologize only fueled the contumely directed at him.
- The actress bore the contumely of the tabloids with grace and dignity.
- The athlete responded to the contumely of his critics by redoubling his efforts on the field.
FAQs About the word contumely
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The defendant responded to the prosecutor's accusations with contumely.
Her resignation was met with contumely from her colleagues who accused her of abandoning them.
He endured the contumely of his peers after his public humiliation.
The politician faced widespread contumely after being caught in a corruption scandal.
