contemptuous

About 1.33 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

   I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.

2. adjective Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

Similar words

disdainful scornful insulting disrespectful derogatory despicable deplorable dire appalling terrible

Often followed by

of and attitude smile manner indifference treatment tone look

Word family

contemptuously contemptuousness contemptuousnesses