Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Obnoxious and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obnoxious" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Obnoxious
Obnoxious adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Contemptuous and obnoxious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Obnoxious".
Nearby Word: obnoxiously
Both words in one sentence
- French Jerk: The French Ambassador, generally rude and obnoxious and contemptuous of American democracy, who demands that Wintergreen marry Diana Devereaux because she's a distant relative of Napoleon.
Source: Theatre / Of Thee I Sing -
Obnoxious In-Laws: Noah hates Bruce, and Bruce is quite patronizing and contemptuous towards Noah.
Source: Series / The Affair
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