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In colloquial usage, contempt usually refers to either the act of despising, or having a general lack of respect for something. This set of emotions generally produces maladaptive behaviour.

Related Definition

  1. contempt:

    n (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

    n The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.

    n (law) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.


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