contumely
noun
insulting display of contempt in words or actions; contemptuous or humiliating treatment.
contumeliousness
-
a word derived from
contumely.
Example Sentences
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Naturally I made the answer that I had recently offered to fulfil same to best ability, but that, my offer having been declined with contumeliousness, the affair was now on its end.
From Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. by F. Anstey
