Definitions

1. verb

to regard with contempt, disdain, or scorn

“He contemned the idea of being late, so he arrived early.”

2. verb

to despise or have a strong dislike for

“She contemned the artist’s latest work as pretentious.”

3. noun

a feeling of contempt or disdain

“The condescension and contemn in his voice was unmistakable.”

4. verb

to look down on or despise (someone)

“He was looked down upon and contemned by the aristocracy.”