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contemptuous
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective contemptuous has 1 sense
  1. contemptuous, disdainful, insulting, scornful - expressing extreme contempt
    Antonym: respectful (indirect, via disrespectful)

Definitions from the Web

Contemptuous

Definition:

Showing or expressing contempt; scornful, disrespectful.

Examples:

Adjective:

  1. She gave him a contemptuous look before turning away.
  2. The teacher's contemptuous tone made the student feel ashamed.

Adverb:

  1. He spoke contemptuously about their achievements.
  2. She shrugged contemptuously and walked away.

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Antonyms:

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