Contempt means a strong feeling of disrespect or scorn. Its antonym is respect. Disdain and despise are synonyms of contempt, and disrespect is also close in meaning. So the antonym is respect.
Select the appropriate antonym for the word CONTEMPT :
CUET UG 2023 — English Vocabulary
Select the appropriate antonym for the word CONTEMPT :
Held on 11 Jun 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
disdain
- B
despise
- C
respect
- D
disrespect
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