One entry found for contemptuous.

Entry Word: contemptuous
Function: adjective
Text: 1 feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern <loutish tourists who are contemptuous of the ways and traditions of their host countries>
Synonyms disdainful, scornful
Related Words discourteous, disrespectful, impudent, insolent; arrogant, cavalier, high-handed; haughty, lofty, lordly, prideful, sniffish, snobbish, supercilious; pompous, self-important, superior
Near Antonyms deferential, respectful; accepting, tolerant; courteous, polite
Antonyms admiring, appreciative
2 intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value <contemptuous comments about the baseball team's poor efforts of late> -- see DEROGATORY