Contemptuous
(adjective)
- Feeling or showing disdain or disrespect for someone or something.
- Feeling or showing contempt.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from latin contemptus, past participle of contemnere "despise", from con- "with" + temnere "to despise".
Examples:
- He had a contemptuous expression on his face.
- She was contemptuous of his attempts to apologize.
- The manager's contemptuous attitude made it hard for employees to work.
- His contemptuous behavior was not acceptable in the workplace.
- The speaker's contemptuous tone made it clear that she had no interest in the topic.