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Word 'contumely' in Other Languages
- contumely in Assamese অসমীয়া
- contumely in Bengali বাংলা
- contumely in Bodo बड़ो
- contumely in Dogri डोगरी
- contumely in English
- contumely in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- contumely in Hindi हिन्दी
- contumely in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- contumely in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- contumely in Konkani कोंकणी
- contumely in Maithili মৈথিলী
- contumely in Malayalam മലയാളം
- contumely in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- contumely in Marathi मराठी
- contumely in Nepali नेपाली
- contumely in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- contumely in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- contumely in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- contumely in Santali
- contumely in Sindhi سنڌي
- contumely in Tamil தமிழ்
- contumely in Telugu తెలుగు
- contumely in Urdu اُردُو
Contumely
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/ | US: /ˈkɑːn.tuː.mə.li/
Definitions
- Insolent or scornful language or treatment.
- A display of contempt, rudeness, or verbal abuse.
Usage Examples
- "He endured the contumely of his rivals without response."
- "Her speech was filled with contumely towards her critics."
- "The general was subjected to public contumely for his failures."
Etymology
Derived from Latin ‘contumelia,’ meaning "abuse, reproach, insult."
Synonyms
- Insult
- Scorn
- Derision
- Disrespect
Antonyms
- Respect
- Honor
- Courtesy
Translations
Major Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Injuria | /inˈxuɾja/ |
| French | Outrage | /ut.ʁaʒ/ |
| German | Schmähung | /ˈʃmɛːʊŋ/ |
| Chinese | 侮辱 | /wǔ rǔ/ |
| Russian | Оскорбление | /ɐskɐrˈblʲenʲɪje/ |
Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | अपमान | /apmān/ |
| Bengali | অপমান | /ɔpoman/ |
| Tamil | அவமானம் | /avamaṉam/ |
| Telugu | అవమానం | /avamānam/ |
| Marathi | अपमान | /apmān/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English uses a sharper "tjʊ" sound, while American English simplifies it to "tuː".
Historical Usage
Used in Shakespearean literature to describe public scorn or verbal abuse.
Cultural Nuances
The word is often found in formal or literary settings rather than in everyday speech.
More Information
‘Contumely’ is an archaic word that appears in classical literature, particularly in dramatic and legal contexts.