contemptuous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The most prominent such example in “Flunked” is the seemingly international acknowledgement that today’s teenager is phone-fixated, disenchanted and contemptuous of adults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Before long, the band was playing in New York, rubbing shoulders with Patti Smith, Talking Heads and Blondie at CBGBs and shaking punks out of their contemptuous indifference.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Ukrainian analysts said the government in Kyiv deemed the decision "contemptuous".
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
By now, it’s hard to interpret as anything other than a justice’s contemptuous refusal to be held to any rules at all.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025
Nor did it help that Luis Alvarez was openly contemptuous of paleontologists and their contributions to scientific knowledge.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing contemptuous
To Kill a Mockingbird
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Grade 10, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Pearl
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
