This is the 5048th most frequent Japanese word.
蔑視
"蔑視" means "contempt" or "disdain."
In this sentence, '蔑視' (disdain) denotes the act of looking down on or showing contempt toward others. It is used to describe the negative attitude of the subject toward people around him.
彼は他人を蔑視する態度を改めるべきだ。
He should change his attitude of disdain toward others.
Here, '蔑視的な' (disparaging; disdainful) describes remarks or language that express disdain or contempt, demonstrating its use in adjective form.
蔑視的な発言は他者を傷つける可能性がある。
Disparaging remarks have the potential to hurt others.
In this example, '蔑視' refers to societal contempt or disdain, emphasizing the systematic or generalized aspect of the word's application.