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Indignant vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

indignant | contemptuous |

As adjectives the difference between indignant and contemptuous

is that indignant is showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

indignant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

    • Synonyms

    * angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

    Related terms

    * indign * indignation

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    contemptuous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1922, author=(Ben Travers)
    • , 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