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contemptuous

Contemptuous vs Contemtible - What's the difference?

contemptuous | contemtible |

Impertinent vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

impertinent | contemptuous | Related terms |

Impertinent is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between impertinent and contemptuous

is that impertinent is insolent, ill-mannered while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

As a noun impertinent

is an impertinent individual.

Unfeeling vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

unfeeling | contemptuous | Related terms |

Unfeeling is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between unfeeling and contemptuous

is that unfeeling is without emotion or sympathy while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Heartless vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

heartless | contemptuous | Related terms |

Heartless is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between heartless and contemptuous

is that heartless is without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Overbearing vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

overbearing | contemptuous | Related terms |

Overbearing is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between overbearing and contemptuous

is that overbearing is overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Impudent vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

impudent | contemptuous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between impudent and contemptuous

is that impudent is not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Disgraceful vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

disgraceful | contemptuous | Related terms |

Disgraceful is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between disgraceful and contemptuous

is that disgraceful is bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Hardhearted vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

hardhearted | contemptuous | Related terms |

Hardhearted is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between hardhearted and contemptuous

is that hardhearted is lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Uncaring vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

uncaring | contemptuous | Related terms |

Uncaring is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between uncaring and contemptuous

is that uncaring is characterized by a lack of care; not caring while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Bumptious vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

bumptious | contemptuous | Related terms |

Bumptious is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between bumptious and contemptuous

is that bumptious is obtrusively pushy; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

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