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Contemptuous vs Conte - What's the difference?

contemptuous | conte |

As an adjective contemptuous

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

As a noun conte is

a drawing medium composed of compressed powdered graphite or charcoal mixed with a wax or clay base, square in cross-section.

contemptuous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
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    Derived terms

    * contemptuously

    Related terms

    * contempt

    conte

    English

    (wikipedia Conté)

    Noun

  • A drawing medium composed of compressed powdered graphite or charcoal mixed with a wax or clay base, square in cross-section.
    • English eponyms