contemptuousness

Definitions

The quality or state of feeling or expressing deep hatred or disdain.

A manner characterized by the belief that someone or something is beneath consideration or worthless.

Examples

The critic's review was filled with such contemptuousness that it left the young author in tears.

Her contemptuousness toward the new policies was evident in the way she rolled her eyes during the meeting.

Synonyms

disdainfulness scornfulness haughtiness arrogance superciliousness derisiveness disrespect

Antonyms

respectfulness humility reverence admiration modesty deference politeness