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Contemptuous

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Definition

showing or feeling contempt; scornful

Synonyms & similar words

insulting scornful disdainful disdainful disrespectful derisive scornful disapproving contemptible insolent haughty arrogant superior snobbish condescending patronizing mocking sneering jeering ridiculing disparaging belittling degrading

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