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Unmoved vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

unmoved | contemptuous | Related terms |

Unmoved is a related term of contemptuous.


As adjectives the difference between unmoved and contemptuous

is that unmoved is not physically moved while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

unmoved

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • not physically moved
  • not affected emotionally, or not showing emotion
  • not sympathetic; uncaring
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    • , year=2012 , date=June 19 , author=Phil McNulty , title=England 1-0 Ukraine , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved .}}

    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