Cruel and Disdainful

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Cruel adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Usage example: the bully was fond of making cruel little jabs at his victim's sore points

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Disdainful and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disdainful" instead an adjective "Cruel".

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

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

Usage example: a disdainful attitude toward people who work as waiters and waitresses

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Cruel and disdainful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Disdainful".

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