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feels contempt towards her
Definition
lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior — often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust
- But Ben was contemptuous of non-college lawyersChapter 49 (20% in)
contemptuous = lacked respect
- Johnny heard the story and contemptuously dismissed Gussie from his mind.Chapter 29 (29% in)
- But these last ones..." she flicked at them contemptuously.Chapter 39 (17% in)
- "Women!" he grunted contemptuously.Chapter 40 (78% in)
- "Kids," said Neeley contemptuously, jingling some coins in his pockets.Chapter 43 (89% in)
- Dead books," he said contemptuously.Chapter 44 (67% in)
- " "Oh, sugar!" said Sissy contemptuously.Chapter 50 (26% in)
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- Katie's contempt for the politicians did not interfere with her making her yearly call.Chapter 24 (96% in)
- She was quickly ashamed of her contempt.Chapter 10 (65% in)
- Although Katie had nothing but contempt for the Organization, she saw no reason why they shouldn't take advantage of the good time.Chapter 24 (38% in)
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