contemptuous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

   I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look.

2. 2
   adj

   Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

   Rep. Noble told GCN that she, however, had deep concern "regarding the scandalous sexual exploitation and abuse of young children by adults." Noble has called on the community to "support the efforts of the Suffolk County District Attorney's office in unraveling this contemptuous situation.

3. 3
   adj

   expressing extreme contempt

Etymology

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.