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Synonyms for contemptuousness

Most common

arrogance contumely

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The state of being contemptuous

Example sentences

  • arrogance Tom's boss's behaviour smacked of crass arrogance.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
contemptuousnesssteady
arrogancerising
contumelysteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
arrogance3, contumely
14 letters
contemptuosity

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arrogance3 = 3 syllables).