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.