What does "contemptuously" mean?

In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.

How do you pronounce "contemptuously"?

Pronounced //kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li//.

Common synonyms include: disdainfully, scornfully, contemptibly, contumeliously, derisively, derisorily.

/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.
"He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions."

Adverb

"Instead of slapping him in the face, she spit in it, and walked contemptuously away."

From contemptuous + -ly.