Aloof
Aloof adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Contemptuous and aloof are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Aloof".
Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Aloof and contemptuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
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Aloof, tall, blond, usually observing things from afar with a critical, oten contemptuous, eye and has a henchwoman who you have to beat before even wishing to challenge him.
Source: Arrogant Kung-Fu Guy
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