Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Usage example: loutish tourists who are contemptuous of the ways and traditions of their host countries
Hateful and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hateful" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Hateful
Hateful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: the girl's classmates were bullying her online, sending her hateful e-mails and text messages
Contemptuous and hateful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Hateful".
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