contempt

• Sentiment ou attitude par lequel quelqu'un ou quelque chose est jugé méprisable, inférieur ou indigne d'attention.

A noun referring to the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as worthless, inferior, or deserving scorn.

indénombrable

1. Feeling of disdainB2formal

   The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

   Mépris (sentiment de dédain)

   • She looked at him with utter contempt.
   • He expressed contempt for the dishonest politician.
   • The judge showed contempt for the lawyer's argument.

   Synonymesdeprecationderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectscorn

   Antonymesadmirationappreciationesteemhonorregardrespect

2. Disregard for rulesC1formal

   Willful disobedience to or disrespect for a court of law or legislative body.

   Outrage à magistrat / manquement à l'autorité de la justice

   • The lawyer was held in contempt of court for shouting.
   • He was fined for contempt of Congress.
   • The defendant's actions amounted to contempt of the tribunal.

   Synonymesdefiancedisobediencedisregarddisrespectinsubordinationnoncompliance

   Antonymescomplianceobediencerespect