Contempt is a complicated and debated emotion. It's not complicated as far as the meaning of the emotion itself, which is an intense feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless. What makes it complicated and debated is whether it is a primary emotion or not. In a study conducted in 1986, a survey of ten cultures, both western and non western, correctly identified contempt among other emotions. There have been claims that contempt is not a primary emotion, but rather a mixture of anger and disgust.
The facial microexpression for contempt is what you could call a sneer. The chin raised, the corner of the lip on one side of the face is tightened and slightly raised. Because this happens on one side of the face, this is referred to as a unilateral facial expression. Sometimes a smile can accompany the expression, signaling a sign of enjoyment.
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