1. viewed or treated with disdain, scorn, or lack of respect
The old traditions are now regarded with contempt by the younger generation.
As tradições antigas são agora consideradas com desprezo pela geração mais jovem.
2. seen as unworthy of esteem or consideration
His cowardly behavior was regarded with contempt by his peers.
Seu comportamento covarde era considerado com desprezo pelos seus pares.