deep contempt

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

a very strong and profound lack of respect

contemptADJECTIVE + NOUN

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deep

Examples (10)

  • He has a deep contempt for racists.
  • She spoke of her ex-husband with deep contempt in her voice.
  • The old general harbored a deep contempt for the new, inexperienced soldiers.
  • His writings revealed a deep contempt for the political establishment.
  • The artist felt a deep contempt for commercialism in art.
  • It was clear from his sneer that he held a deep contempt for our efforts.
  • The whistleblower demonstrated a deep contempt for the company's unethical practices.
  • Fueled by a deep contempt for injustice, she became a human rights lawyer.
  • For years, he had hidden his deep contempt behind a polite smile.
  • Many citizens feel a deep contempt for corrupt politicians.