contemptuously

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contemptuously

/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/ UK
/kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/ UK
/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ US

adverb more contemptuously · most contemptuously

In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly. He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.
Similar: condescendingly, disdainfully, disrespectfully

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adv in a disrespectful or discourteous manner

Italiano	irrispettosamente, sprezzantemente
Русский	презри́тельно prezrítelʹno, снисходи́тельно snisxodítelʹno

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@misc{contemptuously_2026,
  title = {contemptuously},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/contemptuously},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}