Noun
The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
The state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
An act or expression denoting contempt.
Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe shortest way to wealth is through the contempt of wealth. Seneca
There is small risk a general will be regarded with contempt by those he leads, if, whatever he may have to preach, he shows himself best able to perform. Xenophon
Familiarity breeds contempt. Aesop
Familiarity breeds contempt. English Proverb
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker. Moroccan Proverb
The poor ones give their alms in a humble way, the rich man throws them down with contempt. Chinese Proverb