as in contempt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitchiness
Noun
-
Violations would be enforceable under New York’s criminal contempt laws, ensuring accountability.—
Eric Gonzalez,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025 -
But the contempt seems to be even louder behind closed doors.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Observers called it the perfect mix of effectiveness and disdain.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
-
Maher, a lifelong liberal and longtime critic of Trump, has never held back on his disdain for the Republican president’s actions and policies.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Excessive or early jealousy Jealousy can be a sabotaging behavior and a form of manipulation.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
-
Of course, not every moment of comparison or jealousy is an immediate red flag, Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LCPC, a licensed counselor and chair of the department of counseling and higher education at the Northern Illinois University College of Education, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Taylor-Joy brings a cagey survivalism to Margot, a girl who gives the sense she's had to get herself out of ugly scenarios many times before, and the notes Chau hits are delicious, a symphony of passive-aggressive bitchery.—
Leah Greenblatt,
EW.com,
16 Nov. 2022
-
Meredith attempts to bond with Hallie upon their first meeting, and only responds with bitchery after Hallie continually provokes her.—
Kristen Lopez,
Vox,
28 July 2018
Noun
-
The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
For some chefs and food writers, the staple has long been a source of disgust.—
Martha C. White,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2025
-
Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.—
John Gerardi,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.—
David Brooks,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Even the comings and goings of taxis are part of this hot summer night’s erotic synchronicity, timed to the magnetic attractions and repulsions of desire.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Some of the harshest repulsion has come from Howell, a federal judge appointed by former President Obama who is overseeing a challenge to Trump’s firing of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
9 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Bitchiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitchiness. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share