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Meanings of contempt in inglês

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desprezo
catalão
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Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.

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Feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless.

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Examples for "esteem"
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Question: My son, who was 11 last week, has really low self-esteem.
The Irish Times
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This can lead to loss of confidence, low self-esteem and severe stress.
The Irish Times
3
By a Diamond, not married; and of wealth or social esteem; talented.
The Square of Sevens: An Authoritative Method of Cartomancy with...
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Ignoring her, Davis said, The government's very concerned about self-esteem these days.
Dark rivers of the heart
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Cyclists have issues with self-esteem: they have far too much of it.
The Irish Times
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A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.

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Usage of contempt in inglês
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A contempt of a court order, or re-offending, may result in imprisonment.
The South African
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Savedra often thought he held all the Octagon Court in equal contempt.
The bone palace
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As a result, he has withering contempt for environmentalists' opposition to fracking.
The Guardian
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The contempt process can start in either the House or the Senate.
Reuters
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Your brother has already given me an earful of contempt today, Tala.
Song of the Nile
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Levison refused and was sanctioned for contempt of court as a result.
The Guardian
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In company she dreaded contempt; and in solitude she only found anxiety.
The Vicar of Wakefield
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His contempt for the 'professionals' in the army and Foreign Office deepened.
Hitler 1889 - 1936: Hubris
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The company also argued that foreign countries are immune from contempt findings.
Reuters
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Both sides are united in contempt for the political leaders in Westminster.
Reuters
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The eye of the mikonaree flashed round in contempt on the tribe.
Northern Lights, Volume 4.
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This unreasonable speculation is a rude contempt toward Chinese law, it said.
The Guardian
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There was no reproach in the level eyes; there was no contempt.
The Knave of Diamonds
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Let them show their hands: let them show their contempt, their terror.
Complete Books of Blood
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Has something happened? It was no wonder he held her in contempt.
The Fireman
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And there was no contempt in her pity; and no affectation either.
Two Years Ago, Volume I
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