Contemptuous synonyms
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scornful (related)
Filled with or showing scorn or contempt
Lacking respect
The definition of arrogant is someone who is full of self-worth or self-importance and who tells and shows that they have a feeling of superiority over others.
Not caring enough about something important.
The definition of condescending is acting in a way that shows a superior attitude.
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(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
The definition of sardonic is acting in a mocking or sarcastic way to put someone down.
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
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humble (antonym)
The definition of humble is someone who knows they are not perfect.
shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
polite (antonym)
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
respected (antonym)
arrogant, insolent
on-one-s-high-horse
dismissive (related)
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hypocritical (related)
chauvinistic (related)
narrow-minded (related)
high-handed (related)
contemptible (related)
sneering (related)
self-righteous (related)
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The definition of cynical is having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs.
respect (related)
Showing scorn and disrespect toward (someone or something)
Find another word for contemptuous. In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for contemptuous, like: disdainful, scornful, derisive, disrespectful, arrogant, cavalier, condescending, contumelious, flouting, haughty and insolent.