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Impassive vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

impassive | contemptuous | Related terms |

Impassive is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between impassive and contemptuous

is that impassive is having, or revealing, no emotion while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Contemptuous vs Incensed - What's the difference?

contemptuous | incensed |


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and incensed

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while incensed is enraged]]; [[infuriate|infuriated; spitefully or furiously angry.

As a verb incensed is

(incense).

Contemptuous vs Lordly - What's the difference?

contemptuous | lordly | Synonyms |

Contemptuous is a synonym of lordly.


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and lordly

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while lordly is (obsolete) of or relating to a lord.

As an adverb lordly is

in the manner of a lord showing command or nobility.

Contemptuous vs Exasperating - What's the difference?

contemptuous | exasperating | Related terms |

Contemptuous is a related term of exasperating.


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and exasperating

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while exasperating is that exasperates, infuriates, annoys or irritates.

As a verb exasperating is

.

Obnoxious vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

obnoxious | contemptuous |


As adjectives the difference between obnoxious and contemptuous

is that obnoxious is extremely unpleasant, offensive, very annoying, odious or contemptible while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Berate vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

berate | contemptuous |


As a verb berate

is to chide or scold vehemently.

As an adjective contemptuous is

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

Contemptuous vs Flinty - What's the difference?

contemptuous | flinty | Related terms |

Contemptuous is a related term of flinty.


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and flinty

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while flinty is resembling or containing flint.

Discourteous vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

discourteous | contemptuous | Related terms |

Discourteous is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between discourteous and contemptuous

is that discourteous is impolite; lacking consideration for others while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Contemptuous vs Inured - What's the difference?

contemptuous | inured | Related terms |

Contemptuous is a related term of inured.


As an adjective contemptuous

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

As a verb inured is

(inure).

Contemptuous vs Deliberate - What's the difference?

contemptuous | deliberate | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and deliberate

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while deliberate is done on purpose; intentional.

As a verb deliberate is

to consider carefully.

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