Origin: 1520–30; <
Latin contemptu-, stem of
contemptus contempt +
-ous Related forms con·temp·tu·ous·ly, adverb
con·temp·tu·ous·ness, noun
half-con·temp·tu·ous, adjective
half-con·temp·tu·ous·ly, adverb
non·con·temp·tu·ous, adjective
non·con·temp·tu·ous·ly, adverb
non·con·temp·tu·ous·ness, noun
un·con·temp·tu·ous, adjective
un·con·temp·tu·ous·ly, adverb
un·con·temp·tu·ous·ness, noun
Synonyms
disdainful, sneering, insolent, arrogant, supercilious, haughty.
Antonyms
respectful.