contemptuousness JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/kənˌtɛmp.tjuːˈɒsnəs/ · con.tem.pu.ous.ness
noun
- A feeling or attitude of scorn or disdain for someone or something. Her contemptuousness towards the new policy was evident in her dismissive tone during the meeting.
- A state of being looked down upon or despised. The neighborhood's contemptuousness towards the new family was palpable, with some residents refusing to even acknowledge their presence.
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Did you know? The word 'contemptuousness' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', where it is used to describe the prince's scornful attitude towards his uncle's actions.