contempt

Verachtung, Geringschätzung

Das starke Gefühl, dass jemand oder etwas keinerlei Respekt verdient.

In einfachem Englisch: A strong feeling that someone or something deserves no respect.

• She looked at him with contempt.
• His voice was full of contempt.
• They showed contempt for anyone who disagreed.

So benutzt man es: contempt for someone/something (She felt contempt for his dishonest behavior.); treat someone with contempt (He treated the waiter with contempt.)

Synonyme: scorn, disdain

Gegenteile: respect, admiration

Häufige Wendungen: contempt for someone, with contempt, utter contempt, treat with contempt

Schande, Unehre

Der Zustand, von anderen für wertlos gehalten oder ohne Respekt behandelt zu werden.

In einfachem Englisch: The state of being thought worthless or treated without respect by others.

• The disgraced official fell into contempt.
• His name was held in contempt throughout the town.
• The scandal brought the family into public contempt.

Synonyme: disgrace, dishonor

Gegenteile: honor

Häufige Wendungen: fall into contempt, held in contempt