contemptuous

Example Sentences

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Before long, the band was playing in New York, rubbing shoulders with Patti Smith, Talking Heads and Blondie at CBGBs and shaking punks out of their contemptuous indifference.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The novel is narrated by Karishma’s embittered son Mohit decades after the events, and his attitude toward most of the family is cynical and contemptuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Ukrainian analysts said the government in Kyiv deemed the decision "contemptuous".

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The 27-year veteran of the agency was obstructive and defensive bordering on contemptuous in answers to questions from members of both parties.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

Gone was his normal contemptuous and haughty look, and in its place was fury.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin