contemptuous

Adjective Satellite

expressing extreme contempt

Adj

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

Examples

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

Origin / Etymology

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

Synonyms

disdainful, insulting, scornful, dismissive, slighting

Antonyms

respectful

Scrabble Score: 18

contemptuous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
contemptuous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contemptuous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

contemptuous: valid Words With Friends Word