Definition of Contumely
unpleasant behavior or language
Examples of Contumely in a sentence
Although my sister is a very nice person, she will speak with contumely when she is angry. 🔊
As the prisoner was dragged out of court, he shouted contumely and made threats against the sentencing judge. 🔊
The teacher did not appreciate the student speaking to her while using contumely. 🔊
When I met my ex-husband’s new wife, I treated her to a great deal of contumely because she destroyed my happy life. 🔊
The Christian left the auditorium as soon as she realized the comedy show was an act of contumely and not a humorous tribute to God. 🔊
The television network felt the show’s dialogue contained contumely that was inappropriate for its young viewers. 🔊
It was so unlike the priest to use contumely in his weekly address to the congregation. 🔊
Even at the neighborhood bar, patrons were disturbed by Rick’s use of contumely to describe his wife. 🔊
The judge commanded the witness to stop offending the jury with his contumely about the defendant’s sex life. 🔊
When my coworker made a contumely about my breast size, I reported him to the school’s human resources department. 🔊
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