great contempt

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

a very large amount of disrespect

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Examples (10)

  • He always spoke of his former boss with great contempt.
  • The dictator held the will of his people in great contempt.
  • She felt a surge of great contempt for his cowardice.
  • The aging aristocrat regarded modern trends with great contempt.
  • His blatant disregard for the rules earned him the great contempt of his colleagues.
  • They have great contempt for anyone who doesn't share their extreme views.
  • In his eyes, she could see the great contempt he had for her humble origins.
  • The conquered tribes were treated with great contempt by the invading army.
  • A look of great contempt flashed across her face as he continued to lie.
  • His speech expressed great contempt for the established traditions.