contemptive

== English == === Etymology === From contempt +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/ === Adjective === contemptive (comparative more contemptive, superlative most contemptive) (linguistics) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker. (rare) Contemptuous. ==== Antonyms ==== affectionate === Noun === contemptive (plural contemptives) (linguistics) A word form expressing the negative attitude of the speaker. === Related terms === contempt contemptible contemptuous