as in disdain
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
the undisguised despitefulness with which the fashion designer announces his "10 worst" list
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Noun
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Some Republicans made direct analogies between the first president and the sixteenth—to the howling disdain of many detractors.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Feb. 2025 -
There is a growing push on Madison Avenue to foil the increasing disdain the average TV viewer has for traditional commercials, by devising content that is as interesting or entertaining as the shows people like to watch and binge.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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In 1957, he was indicted by a federal grand jury on 10 counts of contempt and, after years of legal wrangling, in 1961, convicted and sentenced to a year in prison.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The lowest score is reserved for expressions of contempt and calls for violence against one’s opponents; the highest is awarded to those treating others with dignity.—
Kellen Browning,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Flanked by cardboard cutouts of the 37th U.S. President bowling, the brothers discuss much more than their hatred of the man, including dropping out of law school, pro sports, and credit cards.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our region has enough violence, hatred and incitement without more being added from the outside.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Despitefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despitefulness. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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