contumely

Noun

Insolent or insulting language or treatment; scornful rudeness.

ریشه

From Latin 'contumelia' meaning 'insult, abuse'.

مثال

• The contumely he faced from his colleagues was unwarranted.
• She responded to the contumely with grace and professionalism.
• The author's work was met with contumely from critics who misunderstood her intentions.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Face contumely Respond to contumely Met with contumely