contumely

n. ஆணவமிக்க நடத்தை, தான்தோன்றித் தனமான பேச்சு, அவமதிப்பு.

Synonyms

contemptuousness scornfulness arrogance disrespect obloquy

Antonyms

respect regard obligingness accommodation considerateness flattery adulation obsequiousness fawning

Con"tu*me*ly, n. Etym: [L. contumelia, prob. akin to contemnere to despise: cf. OF. contumelie. Cf. Contumacy.] Defn: Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace. The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely. Shak. Nothing aggravates tyranny so much as contumely. Burke.

contumely - Similar Words

consumedly continuedly comely contumacy contently confusely contumelious consummately costume contuse