어떤 사람이나 사물을 가치 없거나 비천한 것으로 여겨 업신여기는 마음.
A feeling of deep lack of respect or looking down on someone or something as being worthless or beneath consideration.
예문:
"The manager looked at the late employee with visible contempt."
"His actions earned him the contempt of all his colleagues."
규칙, 경고, 또는 타인의 권익 등에 대해 전혀 관심을 두지 않거나 무시함.
The state of disregarding or showing a lack of attention to something that should be taken into account.
예문:
"The factory's contempt for environmental regulations led to a massive fine."
"Driving at such high speeds shows a reckless contempt for human life."
법정이나 의회의 권위와 명령을 무시하거나 방해하는 위법 행위.
The legal offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law or a legislative body.
예문:
"The witness was held in contempt of court for refusing to testify."
"The journalist faced a fine for contempt after failing to reveal his sources to the committee."