Word Meaning

Meaning of contempt

- The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
- The state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
- An act or expression denoting contempt.
- Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority.

Crossword clue for contempt

- Contemplated unleaded with disdain
- Courtroom offence
- Disdain
- Disrespect, ... of court
- Painting of a face
- Scorn