contemptuously

Meaning

In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.

Synonyms

scornfully
disdainfully
boastingly
arrogantly
boastfully
braggingly
contumeliously
openly
C1
publicly
C1
rashly
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self-confidently
slightingly
slightly
B2
sneeringly
despisingly

without any reticence

abhorrently
panderingly
brazenly
cocksurely
condescendingly
depreciatingly
disparagingly
insultingly
Translations

dédaigneusement
desdeñosamente

avec mépris

contemptim

verachtungsvoll

verächtlich
sprezzantemente
disdegnosamente
irrispettosamente
schernevolmente
spregiativamente
minachtend
verachtelijk

desdenhosamente

Pronounced as (IPA)
/kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/
Etymology

From contemptuous + -ly.

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