a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
"He looked at his former colleague with such open contempt during the meeting that no one dared to speak up."
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
"The judge sentenced the defendant for contempt after he refused to answer questions under oath during the legislative inquiry."
The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
"Her look of pure contempt made it clear she believed his excuses were completely unworthy of her time."