sound contemptuous

Frequency: 7.01.8 per million words

Used when someone's voice or tone conveys contempt.

contemptuousVERB + contemptuous

Categories:

sound

Examples (10)

  • Her voice sounded almost contemptuous as she dismissed his proposal.
  • Try not to sound contemptuous when you provide constructive criticism.
  • He didn't say anything insulting, but his tone sounded contemptuous.
  • I'm sorry if I sounded contemptuous; that wasn't my intention.
  • Whenever he talks about modern art, he starts to sound contemptuous.
  • She has a way of sounding contemptuous without even raising her voice.
  • His laughter sounded hollow and vaguely contemptuous.
  • You will sound contemptuous if you use that condescending tone with your colleagues.
  • The expert's quick dismissal of the theory sounded deeply contemptuous.
  • Even over the phone, his reply sounded contemptuous and dismissive.