contempt
/ˈkɒntɛmpt/
con · tempt
ˈkɒn · tɛmpt
English Definition
n. scorn; disdain; disrespect
Significado en Español
desprecio, desdén
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh miệt, coi thường
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Example Sentence
He treated their suggestions with contempt.
他轻视地对待他们的建议。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con-(whole) + tempt(look down upon) → disdain, scorn.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “contempt”:
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A
Respect
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B
Admiration
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C
Disdain
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D
Affection
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C — Disdain.
“contempt” means n. scorn; disdain; disrespect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She looked at the cheating student with obvious, undisguised ______.
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A
contempt
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B
respect
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C
admiration
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D
approval
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A — contempt.
“contempt” means n. scorn; disdain; disrespect
Common questions about “contempt”
What does “contempt” mean?
contempt — n. scorn; disdain; disrespect. In Chinese: 轻视；蔑视.
How do you pronounce “contempt”?
contempt is pronounced /ˈkɒntɛmpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · tempt.
How do you use “contempt” in a sentence?
He treated their suggestions with contempt. (他轻视地对待他们的建议。)
What are synonyms for “contempt”?
disdain, scorn — all close in meaning to contempt (n. scorn; disdain; disrespect).
Is “contempt” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. contempt appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contempt”?
con-(whole) + tempt(look down upon) → disdain, scorn.
