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contemptuous

Pejoratively vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

pejoratively | contemptuous |


As an adverb pejoratively

is in a pejorative manner insultingly, disparagingly used in a manner to belittle or harm the reputation of another.

As an adjective contemptuous is

showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Pejorative vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

pejorative | contemptuous |


As adjectives the difference between pejorative and contemptuous

is that pejorative is while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Contemptuous vs Egoism - What's the difference?

contemptuous | egoism |


As an adjective contemptuous

is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

As a noun egoism is

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Reproach vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

reproach | contemptuous |


As a noun reproach

is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

As a verb reproach

is to criticize or rebuke someone.

As an adjective contemptuous is

showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Contemptuous vs Vanity - What's the difference?

contemptuous | vanity |


As an adjective contemptuous

is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

As a noun vanity is

that which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

Poignant vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

poignant | contemptuous |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and contemptuous

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Contemptuous vs Temeritous - What's the difference?

contemptuous | temeritous |


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and temeritous

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while temeritous is displaying disdain or contempt for danger.

Contemptuous vs Vitriolic - What's the difference?

contemptuous | vitriolic |


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and vitriolic

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while vitriolic is of, derived from, or similar to a vitriol.

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