Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Irritating and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Irritating" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Irritating
Irritating adjective - Causing annoyance.
Contemptuous and irritating are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Irritating".
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