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by nataliste 710 days ago
>contempt /kən-tĕmpt′/ noun

>The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.

>The state of being despised or dishonored. "was held in contempt by his former friends."

>Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

None of these definitions match with your usage of contempt and is an inappropriate use of the word. Your post "shows contempt" for English. Ironic.