1. plural of contempt; feelings of scorn or disdain toward someone or something considered worthless or beneath consideration
Usage: formal
2. plural of contempt; acts of willful disobedience to or disrespect for a court of law
Usage: legal

Examples

• The judge cited him for multiple contempts of court during the trial.
• Her contempts for authority figures were well known among her colleagues.
• The attorney was warned about further contempts after his outburst.
• Their contempts toward the new policies were evident in their behavior.
• The court records showed several contempts filed against the defendant.
• His repeated contempts eventually led to his removal from the courtroom.