Sentence examples for in contempt from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

in affront

in defiance

in condescension

in obstruction

in disrespect

"in contempt" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to refer to someone or something that is regarded with open dislike or disapproval. For example, "She looked at him in contempt, rolling her eyes and shaking her head."

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"They hold us in contempt.

Independent

Zuckerberg in contempt.

The Guardian

Perhaps he actually holds her in contempt.

The New Yorker

They hold our values in contempt.

Independent

Neoconservatives hold the very phrase in contempt.

The New Yorker

"I find you in contempt of court.

Independent

beasts, and of man in contempt.

Yale University

Once, I held them in contempt.

The Guardian - Opinion

Donaldson held Baker in contempt of court.

The Guardian

The Nora faithful hold technology in contempt.

The Washington Post

They all hold us in contempt.

The Guardian

More suggestions(15)

in insult

in mockery

in contravention

in neglect

in violation

in denigration

in outrage

in disregard

in humiliation

in breach

in scorn

in derision

in spite

in flouting

in trampling

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