Associations to the word «Contemptuous»
Noun
- Sneer
- Indifference
- Disdain
- Scorn
- Shrug
- Glance
- Disregard
- Pity
- Rebuke
- Flick
- Grimace
- Gesture
- Defiance
- Contempt
- Impatience
- Laugh
- Sarcasm
- Indignation
- Curl
- Dismissal
- Bitterness
- Smile
- Tone
- Refusal
- Epithet
- Amusement
- Ridicule
- Scowl
- Insult
- Attitude
- Mockery
- Rejection
- Vanity
- Laughter
- Grunt
- Blasphemy
- Shove
- Arrogance
- Allusion
- Tenderness
- Superiority
- Ease
- Disgust
- Enmity
- Reproach
- Kitten
- Glare
- Remark
- Neglect
- Hatred
- Disbelief
- Censure
- Chosen
- Manner
- Spitting
- Lip
- Fax
- Humour
- Keen
- Dung
- Expression
- Grin
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONTEMPTUOUS, adjective. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
Dictionary definition
CONTEMPTUOUS, adjective. Expressing extreme contempt.
Wise words
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