CONTEMPTUOUS Synonyms
9 hypernyms for contemptuous. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CONTEMPTUOUS
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| disdainful | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing extreme contempt • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy | ||||||
| scornful | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing extreme contempt | ||||||
| arrogant | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride | ||||||
| cold-blooded | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated) adjective satellite • without compunction or human feeling | ||||||
| condescending | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension | ||||||
| derisive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | ||||||
| disrespectful | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous adjective satellite • neither feeling nor showing respect | ||||||
| haughty | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy | ||||||
| insolent | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by casual disrespect • unrestrained by convention or propriety | ||||||
| mocking | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | ||||||
| sneering | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressive of contempt | ||||||
| insulting | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing extreme contempt | ||||||