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contemptuously

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  • IPA /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/

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contemptuously adverb

  1. 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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condescendin…disdainfullydisrespectfu…scornfullycontumelious…showing cont…contemptiblydiscourteous…despisinglyuncivillycontemptuous…

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