WordNet
adv. without respect; in a disdainful manner; "she spoke of him contemptuously" [syn: contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully, contumeliously]
Usage examples of "showing contempt".
They are therefore in technical compliance with the order prohibiting them from landing on the field, while simultaneously showing contempt for the official issuing that order.
A few had taken to using spikes to affix bits and pieces of armor and shields, both making the weapons more deadly and showing contempt for the human warriors from whom the items had been stripped.
Tibbets had understood that Januarys record of pinpoint accuracy in the runs over the Salton Sea had been a way of showing contempt, a way of saying you cant get rid of me even though you hate me and I hate you.
He stopped at the proper Distance of Respect, which was technically just out of reach of thrown weapon or spell, and granted the enthroned figure the Ninefold Dignities bow, not quite showing respect, not quite showing contempt.
Tibbets had understood that January's record of pinpoint accuracy in the runs over the Salton Sea had been a way of showing contempt, a way of saying you can't get rid of me even though you hate me and I hate you.