contempt

As nouns the difference between contempt and arrogance

is that contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while arrogance is the act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.

As nouns the difference between disparage and contempt

is that disparage is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior while contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As a verb disparage

is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

In lang=en terms the difference between superficial and contempt

is that superficial is two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface while contempt is open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

As nouns the difference between superficial and contempt

is that superficial is a surface detail while contempt is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As an adjective superficial

is shallow, lacking substance.

As nouns the difference between contempt and audacity

is that contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while audacity is insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

As a noun contempt

is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As a verb despises is

third-person singular of despise.

As nouns the difference between contempt and affection

is that contempt is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while affection is the act of affecting or acting upon.

As a verb affection is

to feel an affection, emotion or love for.

As nouns the difference between slight and contempt

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As an adjective slight

is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight

is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Inattention is a related term of contempt.

As nouns the difference between inattention and contempt

is that inattention is want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect while contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As nouns the difference between contempt and love

is that contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while love is money.

As nouns the difference between contempt and indifference

is that contempt is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while indifference is the state of being indifferent.