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Contemptuous vs Steely - What's the difference?

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Contemptuous is a related term of steely.


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and steely

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

contemptuous

English

Adjective

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

    * contemptuously

    Related terms

    * contempt

    steely

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.
    • The bully backed down before his steely gaze.
    Steely grey hair.
  • * Sir Philip Sidney
    • She would unarm her noble heart of that steely resistance against the sweet blows of love.
  • Made of steel.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Broach'd with the steely point of Clifford's lance.
  • * Gay
    • Around his shop the steely sparkles flew.

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