contemptuousness (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the manifestation of scorn and contempt
examples every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return
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Hypernym arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness
Derivationally related form contemptuousness → contemptuous
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Derivationally related form contemptuous → contemptuousness
Hyponym arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness

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