Contempt (noun)

1. The feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or worthless.
2. A lack of respect or a low opinion of someone or something.
3. Scorn or disrespect.

Origin:

From the latin contemptus, meaning "despising, scorn", from contemnere, meaning "to despise, scorn".

Examples:

1. He held the politicians in contempt for their corruption.
2. She looked at him with contempt.
3. The judge held the defendants in contempt of court.
4. His contempt for authority was well known.
5. The defendant showed contempt for the court by laughing during the trial.