open contempt
Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words
disrespect that is not hidden
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Examples (10)
- He showed open contempt for the rules.
- The politician's open contempt for his opponents was shocking to viewers.
- She spoke with open contempt in her voice, making no effort to hide her feelings.
- They treat the new manager with open contempt, ignoring his instructions.
- Expressing such open contempt in a professional setting is a fireable offense.
- By the end of the meeting, he had displayed open contempt for every suggestion made.
- Despite the warnings from his lawyer, the defendant looked at the judge with open contempt.
- His open contempt for authority was well known throughout the company.
- Why do you tolerate his open contempt for our family traditions?
- If you continue to show open contempt for company policy, you will be dismissed.