Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Witty and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witty" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
Witty
Witty adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.
Contemptuous and witty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Witty".
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