Antonyms of adj contemptuous

1 sense of contemptuous

Sense 1
contemptuous, disdainful, insulting, scornful -- (expressing extreme contempt)

INDIRECT (VIA disrespectful) -> respectful -- (full of or exhibiting respect; "respectful behavior"; "a respectful glance")

Similarity of adj contemptuous

1 sense of contemptuous

Sense 1
contemptuous, disdainful, insulting, scornful -- (expressing extreme contempt)
       => disrespectful (vs. respectful) -- (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher")