Sentence examples for basic contempt from inspiring English sources

Murdoch and henchmen don't sugar-coat their basic contempt for politicians.

Primrose is a far cry from his thuggish sergeants and the obnoxious chief of police, whose basic contempt for the suffragettes masks a nasty, all-pervasive misogyny.

Is there some basic contempt for British society in the character of News International that stems from Rupert Murdoch's personal disdain?

In Barcelona today, almost all cafe-bars, which may choose to be smoking or nonsmoking, have chosen smoking for business reasons, but I believe that incredible selfishness and basic contempt for rules and order, no matter how reasonable, are the main reasons.

Fraser McAlpine of BBC Radio 1's Chart Blog said that the project showed a basic "contempt for music" and "the public at large".

The debacle known as CPAC, where a group of very misguided individuals met to spread half truths and basic contempt for their country (add sedition to this year's gala) has come and gone again.

"The basic purpose of contempt of court is to avoid, deter and ultimately to sanction against the interference with legal proceedings," he explained.

"There was much more misunderstanding than we expected," says Tang, who was testing only seven basic emotions: anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness and surprise.

The administration has also shown contempt for basic rights in its enthusiasm for military tribunals.

But the most oppressive aspect of the film is its makers' contempt for basic narrative facts.

Donald Trump's contempt for basic norms of governance is accompanied by a lack of decency, empathy, and psychological stability.