Contemptuous synonyms and antonyms

kən-tĕmp'cho͝o-əs

scornful (related)

Filled with or showing scorn or contempt

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Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

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Not caring enough about something important.

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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.

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Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

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Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

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Insulting in manner or words.

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Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

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The definition of sardonic is acting in a mocking or sarcastic way to put someone down.

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Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

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humble (antonym)

The definition of humble is someone who knows they are not perfect.

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shy (antonym)

Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

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polite (antonym)

The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.

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respected (antonym)

arrogant, insolent

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on-one-s-high-horse

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rejective

Tending to reject.

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dismissive (related)

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hypocritical (related)

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chauvinistic (related)

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narrow-minded (related)

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high-handed (related)

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contemptible (related)

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sneering (related)

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self-righteous (related)

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Lacking respect

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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.

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The definition of cynical is having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs.

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respect (related)

Showing scorn and disrespect toward (someone or something)

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Find another word for contemptuous. In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for contemptuous, like: scornful, disdainful, cavalier, condescending, contumelious, derisive, haughty, insolent, insulting, sardonic and supercilious.