Narcissism Glossary
Mocking, dismissing, looking down (contempt)
😒 Contempt is the strong dismissal that treats someone as inferior and worthless — shown through mockery, eye-rolling, and sarcasm. It surfaces in the continual words and behavior that cut a person down.
Often seen in situations like these
🙄 Your opinions draw scoffs, eye-rolls, dismissal.
🗣️ Sarcasm, insulting nicknames, and jokes laced with mockery cut at the person, not the point.
🗣️ Sarcasm, insulting nicknames, and jokes laced with mockery cut at the person, not the point.
When this happens, try this
💡 Criticism names a specific behavior. Contempt lowers the person. Repeated contempt can be read as a sign that safe conversation has become unavailable.