contempt

disprezzo, sdegno

Forte sentimento che qualcuno o qualcosa non meriti alcun rispetto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: contempt for someone/something (She felt contempt for his dishonest behavior.); treat someone with contempt (He treated the waiter with contempt.)

Sinonimi: scorn, disdain

Contrari: respect, admiration

Espressioni comuni: contempt for someone, with contempt, utter contempt, treat with contempt

disonore, discredito

Condizione di chi è considerato senza valore o trattato senza rispetto dagli altri.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: disgrace, dishonor

Contrari: honor

Espressioni comuni: fall into contempt, held in contempt