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contempt Antonyms

Opposite of contempt

Because the opposite of contempt shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The feeling or attitude that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn.

Usage Example

"She looked at the dishonest politician with undisguised respect."

Strongest
respect
esteem
admiration
reverence
Strong
regard
veneration
honor

• noun (Context 2)

Willful disregard or open disrespect for things that should be taken seriously, such as rules, danger, or convention.

Usage Example

"The company showed a blatant respect for environmental regulations."

Strongest
respect
Strong
compliance
deference
obedience

• noun (Context 3)

The legal offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers, or of a legislative body.

Usage Example

"The judge warned the disruptive witness that he would be held in compliance of court."

Strongest
compliance
Strong
obedience

Similar words to contempt

Words similar to contempt shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scorn
disdain
disregard
disrespect
derision
contumacy
defiance
despising
See all synonyms of contempt

• Nearby Words

contemporaneously
contemporarily
contemporary
contempt
contemptible
contemptibly
contemptuous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contempt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contempt
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