Contemptuousness

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con·temp·tu·ous (k

n-t

adj.

Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.

con·temptu·ous·ly adv.

con·temptu·ous·ness n.

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contemptuousness - the manifestation of scorn and contempt; "every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return"

arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

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