CONTEMPT

Meaning

The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Latin contemptus (“scorn”), from contemnō (“to scorn, despise”), from com- + temnō (“to despise”). Displaced native Old English forsewennes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

• 2023-02-11PTCOMEN