contemptuously

Meaning

In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions.

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/

Synonyms of contemptuously

Words with a similar meaning to contemptuously:

• condescendingly
• disdainfully
• disrespectfully