Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Perfunctory and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perfunctory" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Perfunctory
Perfunctory adjective - Having or showing a lack of interest or concern.
Contemptuous and perfunctory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Perfunctory".
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