1. to look at someone or something with disdain, scorn, or a feeling of superiority
The wealthy businessman eyed with contempt the homeless man begging on the street corner.
O empresário rico olhou com desprezo para o homem sem-abrigo pedindo esmolas na esquina da rua.
2. to regard someone with disapproval or lack of respect through one's gaze
She eyed with contempt his poor attempt at the presentation.
Ela olhou com desprezo para sua tentativa pobre da apresentação.