contempt contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/

noun

1. () Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike  ( despite , disdain , scorn , contempt )
   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    He was held in contempt
   he was held in contempt
    The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   
   
2. () A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous  ( disrespect , contempt )
   a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
   
3. (law) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body  ( contempt )
   (law) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
   
4. Open disrespect for a person or thing  ( contempt , scorn )
   open disrespect for a person or thing