Contemptuous and Humble

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Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

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Humble is an antonym for contemptuous in topics: scornful, arrogant.

Humble adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

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Contemptuous is an antonym for humble.

Nearby Words: humbled, humbling, humbly

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