Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Toughened and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughened" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Toughened
Toughened adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Contemptuous and toughened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Toughened".
Nearby Word: toughening
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Toughened and Contemptuous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contemptuous/toughened
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