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The noun contempt actually leads to two different adjectives. Contemptible, which means deserving of contempt, and contemptuous, which means feeling contempt.
Contemptuous is an adjectiveShe gave him a contemptuous look
That is a contemptible act! His contemptible behavior got him into trouble.
The antonym of contemptible is admirable.
Contemptuous is an adjective.
The dictator's contemptible actions towards his people sparked outrage and condemnation worldwide.
The actions of the Nazi party during World War 2 were contemptible. Taxing Social Security earnings is viewed by some as a contemptible act by the federal government.
Why yes, there certainly is and I find it contemptible when someone answers such a question with a rude remark.
Yes , contemptuous is an adjective whereas contemptuously is an adverb .
contemptuous
Derisive means expressing contempt or ridicule through words or actions. It is often used to describe behavior or remarks that are mocking or scornful.
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