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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

contumelious

/kɒntʃuːˈmɛliəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does contumelious mean?

adjective

Showing contempt or disrespect; insulting. Used to describe behavior or language that is deliberately offensive or hurtful.

Example

"The politician's contumelious remarks about his opponent sparked outrage among the public."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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