contemptuously
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- IPA /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/
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contemptuously adverb
- In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.“He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.”
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condescendinglydisdainfullydisrespectfullyscornfullycontumeliouslyshowing contemptcontemptiblydiscourteouslydespisinglyuncivillyunrespectfullycontemninglydisdaininglyunscornfullydespicablydemeaningly
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