contumelious in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Contumelious refers to being rude, insulting, or scornful in speech or behavior, often displaying a lack of respect towards others.
Sample Sentences
- His contumelious remarks during the meeting alienated many of his colleagues.
- The contumelious behavior of the defendant shocked everyone in the courtroom.
- She faced contumelious insults from her rivals, but she remained composed and dignified.
- Despite the contumelious treatment he received, he chose to respond with kindness.
- The critics were quick to label the artist's work as contumelious, yet it sparked meaningful dialogue.