cold contempt

Frequency: 4.02.9 per million words

disrespect that is shown in a very unfriendly but controlled way

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Examples (10)

  • 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.