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contemptuousness

/kənˈtɛmptʃuəsnəs/ noun

The state of being contemptuous

Word Origin Contemptuousness is the state of being full of contempt. Contempt comes from Latin temnere 'to despise,' with con- intensifying it. The root temnere is rare, but it also appears in 'contemn' (to scorn). Interestingly, the similar-looking 'temper' in temperature and temperament comes from a different root (temperare 'to mix, moderate'), so they're not related despite the overlap.

noun The state of being contemptuous countable

His contemptuousness towards his subordinates created a hostile work environment.

(名词) 轻蔑；鄙视

他对下属的蔑视态度造成了敌对的工作环境。

(sustantivo) desdén; menosprecio; desprecio; altanería [El estado de ser desdeñoso]

Su **desdén** hacia sus subordinados creó un ambiente de trabajo hostil.

(nom) mépris; dédain; caractère méprisant [Caractère de ce qui est méprisant ; disposition à témoigner du mépris.]

Son mépris envers ses subordonnés créait un environnement de travail hostile.

(Substantiv) Verachtung; Geringschätzigkeit [Der Zustand, in dem jemand Verachtung oder Geringschätzung gegenüber anderen zeigt.]

Seine **contemptuousness** gegenüber seinen Mitarbeitern schuf ein feindseliges Arbeitsumfeld.

(名詞) 人を軽蔑する性質、見下す態度。

部下に対する彼の軽蔑的な態度は、敵対的な職場環境を作り出した。

(substantivo) desdenhosidade; desprezo; menosprezo; arrogância [O estado de ser desdenhoso]

O desdém dele pelos subordinados criou um ambiente de trabalho hostil.

Synonyms: disdain scorn contempt derision snobbery condescension haughtiness superciliousness Antonyms: respect admiration esteem veneration
Word parts: con + tempt + uous + ness

Related words

contemptible temperature temperament

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