Contemptuous and Friendly

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Contemptuous adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: contemptuous comments about the baseball team's pathetic showings

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Friendly is an antonym for contemptuous.

Friendly adjective - Expressing approval.

Usage example: a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved

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Contemptuous is an antonym for friendly.

Nearby Words: friend, friendliness, friendship

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