Contemptuous and Obsequious

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Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

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Obsequious is an antonym for contemptuous in scornful topic.

Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.

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Contemptuous is an antonym for obsequious.

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