Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Condescending is a synonym for contemptuous in scornful topic. In some cases you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Contemptuous", when it comes to topics like arrogant.
Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Contemptuous is a synonym for condescending. You can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Condescending".
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Related pairs
- lofty and contemptuous
- lofty and condescending
- disrespectful and contemptuous
- disrespectful and condescending
- insulting and contemptuous
- insulting and condescending
- scornful and contemptuous
- scornful and condescending
- derisive and contemptuous
- derisive and condescending
- insolent and contemptuous
- insolent and condescending
- snotty and contemptuous
- snotty and condescending
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