contemptuous in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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contemptuous in the PONS Dictionary

contemptuous Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be contemptuous of sb
menospreciar a alguien
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His literary-critical style was arrogant and insulting, using humiliating and contemptuous expressions for his opponents.
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She is coldhearted, self-centered, and contemptuous towards most other monsters.
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Joey, contemptuous of his father, refuses to go.
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Controversy erupted, and it continued to sell well despite contemptuous dismissal by scientists.
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It originated as a contemptuous way of saying one does not want to hear what the person who is speaking is saying.
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Bobby is particularly contemptuous of the poverty and uncouth nature of the local men.
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She is contemptuous of those who have left, whether they are fleeing religious or political persecution or are simply trying to find work.
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He is largely contemptuous of his son-in-law, whom he sees as an incompetent buffoon.
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Her outspoken style made her seem uncooperative and contemptuous.
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When applied to persons, it is now somewhat contemptuous, as in "she-being, -cousin, -dancer, -thief," and others.
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