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contumely

/ˈkɒn.tjuː.mə.li/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolète/ˈkɒn.tjuː.mə.li/

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A noun referring to insolent or insulting language, treatment, or behavior; scornful rudeness.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее дерзкий или оскорбительный язык, обращение или поведение; презрительная грубость.esSustantivo que designa un lenguaje, trato o comportamiento insolente u ofensivo; rudeza desdeñosa o humillante.frSubstantif désignant un langage ou un comportement insolent ou injurieux ; grossièreté méprisante.deFörmliches, gehobenes Substantiv für verächtliche oder beschimpfende Sprache, Behandlung oder Verhalten; eine demonstrative Beleidigung oder Demütigung.ptSubstantivo que designa linguagem, tratamento ou comportamento insolente e ofensivo; grosseria desdenhosa ou desprezo arrogante.zh名词,指傲慢无礼或侮辱性的言语、态度或行为;轻蔑的粗鲁。arاسم يدل على الكلام أو المعاملة أو السلوك الوقح المهين؛ خُشونة ازدرائية واحتقار.

  1. Insulting or contemptuous treatment C2 formal

    Rude or insulting language or behavior; scornful treatment.

    • The politician endured the contumely of the crowd with dignity.
    • He was subjected to the contumely of his rivals during the debate.
    • Her speech was met with contumely from the opposition.

    ruОскорбительное или презрительное обращениеestrato insultante o despectivofrTraitement insultant ou méprisantdeVerächtliche oder beleidigende BehandlungptTratamento insultuoso ou desdenhosozh侮辱或轻蔑的对待arالإهانة أو المعاملة الاحتقارية

    Synonymes: abuseaffrontcontemptderisiondisdaindisrespecthumiliationinsolenceinsultrudenessscornslight

    Antonymes: admirationcourtesyesteemhonorpolitenessrespect

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