Contumely

Pronounced:
< kon-to-ma-lee >

It means: 
A rude comment from an arrogant person.  Humiliating insult.  

Daily use: 
I am never contumely.  I never insult people because I think I am better than them.

Memory trick:
contumely

con (reminds of) = con (opposite of pro) - against
tu (reminds of) = to
me (reminds of) = me
ly (can remind of) lie

a CON TO ME that's a LIE

Listen: Contumely

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