definition of
contempt

[1] #1 contempt n. [disdain, scorn, despite] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary". wn

[2] #2 contempt n. [disrespect] a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. wn

[3] #3 contempt n. [scorn] open disrespect for a person or thing. wn

[4] #4 contempt n. a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body. wn