Contemptuous and Wry

Contemptuous

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

Wry and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wry" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".

Wry

Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.
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Contemptuous and wry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Wry".

Nearby Word: wryly
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