LEARNit Dictionary
contempt
noun
/kənˈtempt/
UK
/kənˈtempt/
US
C1+
1
C1+
the feeling that somebody/something is without value and deserves no respect at all
تحقیر, خوارداشت, استخفاف
2
a lack of worry or fear about rules, danger, etc.
تحقیر, خوارداشت, بیاعتنایی
The firefighters showed a contempt for their own safety.
His remarks betray a staggering contempt for the truth
.
3
the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge
بیاحترامی به دادگاه, مخالفت با حکم دادگاه, بیاعتنایی به حکم دادگاه
He could be jailed for two years for contempt.
She was held in contempt for refusing to testify.