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22 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contumely' in a Sentence

"A disrespectful and scornful display of contempt, expressed through words or actions; the act of treating someone with disdain or humiliation." more

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The contumely in the courtroom reached its peak during the heated argument.
The heated family argument was marked by contumely from both sides.
The courtroom was filled with tension as contumely erupted between opposing legal teams.
The courtroom drama portrayed the contumely faced by the wrongly accused defendant.
The teacher discouraged any form of contumely in the classroom, promoting a respectful environment.
The contumely exchanged between rival factions heightened the tension in the small town.
The contumely expressed in the heated letter strained their friendship beyond repair.
The politician faced contumelies from the opposition for his controversial statements.
His contumelies towards his colleagues only served to create a hostile work environment.
The author faced contumely from critics who dismissed his work as irrelevant.
The teacher reprimanded the student for his contumelious behavior towards his classmates.
The politician endured contumely from opponents during the heated debate.
The contumely's echoes reverberated through the corridors of corporate power.
Despite the contumely, she remained composed and focused on her goals.
The contumely's impact lingered, leaving a bitter aftermath.
The contumelies exchanged between the rival teams escalated the tension on the sports field.
Despite the contumely's presence, she maintained her composure during the interview.
Despite facing contumely, she stood firm in her commitment to social justice.
Unable to bear the contumely, she decided to resign from her position.
The court dismissed the contumely's influence on the jury's decision.
In the world of politics, contumely's subtle tactics often shape public opinion.
He responded to the criticism with quiet dignity, refusing to engage in contumely.

Contumely

kon-too-muh-lee
nounA disrespectful and scornful display of contempt, expressed through words or actions; the act of treating someone with disdain or humiliation.
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Last Updated On: August 27, 2024
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