contempt

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство или отношение, при котором кто-то или что-то считается никчёмным, низшим или заслуживающим презрения.

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

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1. Feeling of disdainB2formal

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

   Презрение

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

   Синонимыdeprecationderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectscorn

   Антонимыadmirationappreciationesteemhonorregardrespect

2. Disregard for rulesC1formal

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

   Неуважение к правилам

   • 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.

   Синонимыdefiancedisobediencedisregarddisrespectinsubordinationnoncompliance

   Антонимыcomplianceobediencerespect