cold contempt
Frequency: 4.02.9 per million words
disrespect that is shown in a very unfriendly but controlled way
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- She looked at his extravagant gift with cold contempt.
- His proposal was met with a wall of cold contempt from the committee.
- There was a flicker of cold contempt in her eyes before she turned away.
- The veteran actor treated the young reporter's questions with cold contempt.
- His voice was laced with cold contempt as he read the verdict.
- Despite his apology, she continued to regard him with cold contempt.
- The tyrant ruled his subjects with an iron fist and cold contempt.
- I'll never forget the look of cold contempt he gave me when I failed.
- She barely concealed her cold contempt for the new manager's incompetence.
- He spoke of his former business partner with a chilling, cold contempt.