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
"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 Sue, Eug?ne
Thorne noticed the half-contemptuous stress upon the last words.
From A Prairie Courtship by Bindloss, Harold
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 Lundsford, Hugh
So he spoke with a little half-contemptuous smile, and a shrug of impatience, when he asked, "What on earth can it matter to her?"
From A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
