Contempt and Impertinence

Contempt

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

Impertinence and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impertinence" instead a noun "Contempt".

Impertinence

Impertinence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.

Contempt and impertinence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Impertinence".

Nearby Word: impertinent
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