contempt

noun/kənˈtempt/CEFR B2

অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য

Meaning

A feeling that someone is worthless or beneath respect.

Example sentences

  • She spoke with open contempt.সে প্রকাশ্য অবজ্ঞার সঙ্গে কথা বলল।
  • He treated the rules with contempt.সে নিয়মগুলোকে তাচ্ছিল্যের সঙ্গে দেখল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: disdain, scorn

Antonyms: respect

Similar words, and what each means

  • disdain

    অবজ্ঞা, ঘৃণা

    A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

  • scorn

    অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য

    Contempt shown through mockery or disdain.

Other English words for “অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য”

  • disdain

    A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

  • condescension

    A superior attitude that treats others as less important.

  • scorn

    Contempt shown through mockery or disdain.

Opposite words

  • respect

    সম্মান, শ্রদ্ধা

    A feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities.

  • reverence

    শ্রদ্ধা, ভক্তি

    Deep respect, especially for something holy.

  • veneration

    শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা

    Deep respect and honour given to something sacred.

  • adoration

    গভীর ভালোবাসা, ভক্তি

    Deep love and respect for someone or something.

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  1. “contempt” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • তলোয়ার-গেলা খেলা দেখানো শিল্পী, শিল্পী
    • • অগ্নিগোলক
    • • অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য
    • • ছোট টুকরো, এক গ্রাস
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    অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য — contempt (noun) — অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য. A feeling that someone is worthless or beneath respect.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “contempt”?

    • • disdain
    • • photograph
    • • workshop
    • • petal
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    disdain — disdain — অবজ্ঞা, ঘৃণা. A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

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