openly contemptuous
Frequency: 7.82.3 per million words
Means showing contempt in a way that is not hidden.
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- 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.