openly contemptuous

Frequency: 7.82.3 per million words

Means showing contempt in a way that is not hidden.

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Examples (20)

  • He was openly contemptuous of the new company policy, making his disapproval clear to everyone.
  • The politician was openly contemptuous of his opponents' arguments.
  • The critic's review was openly contemptuous, calling the film a complete waste of time.
  • Her openly contemptuous remarks shocked everyone present.
  • She adopted an openly contemptuous tone whenever her younger brother tried to offer his opinion.
  • He became openly contemptuous of the new rules, refusing to follow them.
  • It's unprofessional to be so openly contemptuous of a colleague's ideas in a team meeting.
  • Despite warnings, she remained openly contemptuous towards the authority.
  • The senator has become openly contemptuous of any journalist who questions his record.
  • The artist was openly contemptuous of mainstream art, preferring avant-garde styles.
  • During the trial, the defendant remained openly contemptuous of the court's proceedings.
  • They showed an openly contemptuous attitude towards traditional values.
  • His facial expression was openly contemptuous as he listened to the excuses.
  • Having been betrayed, he was openly contemptuous of their apologies.
  • I find it hard to work with someone who is so openly contemptuous of others' contributions.
  • The team captain's openly contemptuous behavior demoralized his teammates.
  • The veteran artist was openly contemptuous of the modern art exhibit, dismissing it as childish.
  • She couldn't hide her openly contemptuous gaze during the meeting.
  • Why are you so openly contemptuous of traditions you don't even understand?
  • The critics were openly contemptuous of the film's poor direction.