Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Fierce and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fierce" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Fierce
Fierce adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.
Contemptuous and fierce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Fierce".
Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness
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