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Contemptuous vs Concerned - What's the difference?

contemptuous | concerned |

As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and concerned

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

As a verb concerned is

(concern).

contemptuous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
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    • , chapter=5, title= A Cuckoo in the Nest , passage=The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite.

    Derived terms

    * contemptuously

    Related terms

    * contempt

    concerned

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing concern.
    • There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.
  • Involved or responsible.
    • The people concerned have been punished.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concern)