CONTEMPT
- the feeling of one who views something as mean, vile, or worthless [n CONTEMPTS]
- The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
- Disregard for something that should be taken into account
- The offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers
- scorn [n -S]
- The offense of being similarly disobedient to or disrespectful of the lawful operation of a legislative body (e.g., its investigations)