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contemptuous

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Phonetic Respelling: [ kuhn-temp-choo-uhs ]

Definition: Play

adjective. feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something

Sentence: Play Play

He gave acontemptuoussneer to his opponent.

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He gave a contemptuous sneer to his opponent.

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''Lucy got out her dolls, to Amory's contemptuous comments.'' What does 'contemptuous' mean?

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Synonyms: Play

scornful; disdainful; disrespectful

Antonyms: Play

respectful; appreciative

How many syllables in contemptuous?

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Divide contemptuous into syllables:

con-temp-tu-ous


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