Meaning
To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English contempnen, from Old French contemner, from Latin contemnō (“to scorn”). See also contempt.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2019, 2022.