Contemptuous and Partial

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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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Partial is an antonym for contemptuous.

Partial adjective - Having a liking or affection.

Usage example: partial to chocolate cake

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Contemptuous is an antonym for partial.

Nearby Words: partiality, partially, partly

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