Appreciation and Contempt

Appreciation

Appreciation noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports

Contempt is an antonym for appreciation.

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Appreciation is an antonym for contempt.

How words are described

equal equal appreciation equal contempt
public public appreciation public contempt
considerable considerable appreciation considerable contempt
genuine genuine appreciation genuine contempt
Other adjectives: deep, open, simple, strong, actual, real, extreme, great, general, universal, mutual, silent, greater, growing, subconscious, sadistic.
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