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    contempt

    US /kənˈtɛmpt/

    ・

    UK /kənˈtempt/

    B1TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounExtreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
    The guards looked at the new prisoner with contempt
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounLegal lack of respect for a court or judge
    To make things worse he could be jailed for a year for contempt of court

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    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • short sentence he has served is an insult to his victims and shows a contempt for justice.

      short sentence he has served is an insult to his victims and shows a contempt for justice.

    B1

    How to argue less and communicate better

    04:45How to argue less and communicate better
    • All you've won is their contempt.

      All you've won is their contempt.

    A2

    How to Tell If You Have Been Gaslit

    04:05How to Tell If You Have Been Gaslit
    • We’re unlucky enough if we meet with people who want to do us wrong, show us contempt and take advantage of us.

      We’re unlucky enough if we meet with people who want to do us wrong, show us contempt and take advantage of us.

    B1

    The Marvels Is The Worst Movie Ever Made

    13:03The Marvels Is The Worst Movie Ever Made
    • And we can see by recent trailers for the Marvels that fan criticism has indeed fallen on deaf ears and that Disney has contempt for its core fans and that anyone who seeks to criticize recent projects like She-Hulk and Miss Marvel are simply being misogynistic and politically incorrect.

      And we can see by recent trailers for the Marvels that fan criticism has indeed fallen on deaf ears and that Disney has contempt for its core fans and that anyone who seeks to criticize recent projects like She-Hulk and Miss Marvel are simply being misogynistic and politically incorrect.

    B2

    The Golden Relationship Ratio

    04:24The Golden Relationship Ratio
    • Particularly about their findings of the four telltale signs that your relationship is doomed— criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling.

      Particularly about their findings of the four telltale signs that your relationship is doomed— criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling.

    B1

    ‘You should work for Trump’: Former Trump official pokes at comedian

    10:49‘You should work for Trump’: Former Trump official pokes at comedian
    • But Garcia's deportation has become a huge liability, uh, for the White House, who floated the notion of charging the Trump administration with contempt.

      But Garcia's deportation has become a huge liability, uh, for the White House, who floated the notion of charging the Trump administration with contempt.

    • This week, Bozberg issued a 46-page ruling saying, quote, probable cause exists, and that he'd start criminal contempt proceedings if they don't give recent deportees a chance to defend themselves.

      This week, Bozberg issued a 46-page ruling saying, quote, probable cause exists, and that he'd start criminal contempt proceedings if they don't give recent deportees a chance to defend themselves.

    B1

    Reading Body Language 101

    05:42Reading Body Language 101
    • Someone may feel bitter, angry, or contempt if their lips are pursed.

      Someone may feel bitter, angry, or contempt if their lips are pursed.

    B1

    How Facial Expressions Help Robots Communicate with Us | Nat Geo Explores

    06:03How Facial Expressions Help Robots Communicate with Us | Nat Geo Explores
    • They are: anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.

      They are: anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.

    • anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness,

      anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness,

    B1

    A Self-hatred Questionnaire

    04:42A Self-hatred Questionnaire
    • People often see me in the street and feel contempt.

      People often see me in the street and feel contempt.

    B1

    Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte | Audiobooks Youtube Free | Part 1

    15:23Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte | Audiobooks Youtube Free | Part 1
    • contempt of their judgment. I know that had I been a sanguine, brilliant, careless, exacting,

      contempt of their judgment. I know that had I been a sanguine, brilliant, careless, exacting,

    • moment to see its dark orb turn on me a glance of repugnance and contempt. I listened too;

      moment to see its dark orb turn on me a glance of repugnance and contempt. I listened too;

    B2