contemptuous
adjective
showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
half-contemptuous
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a word derived from
contemptuous.
Example Sentences
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As Europe tilted towards war, his earnestness won him a title that was half-admiring, half-contemptuous: "This formidable young man who loves peace so terribly."
From Time Magazine Archive
It was not for long, but in the breached instant he stiffened arrogantly as his eyes went back to Glory, and betrayed themselves in half-contemptuous hostility.
From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Hugh Lundsford
"Indeed!" retorted Raoul, in a half-amused, half-contemptuous tone, for he was naturally very brave.
From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Eug?ne Sue
I was going to change his present half-contemptuous suspicion into open antagonism; and that he could and would be a very dangerous enemy, I did not allow myself to doubt.
From By Wit of Woman by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
Merril unfolded the document, and Jimmy noticed that the half-contemptuous toleration died out of his face as he read it.
From Thrice Armed by Harold Bindloss
