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March 19th

contemptuous

[kuhn-temp-choo-uhs]
(adjective)

Expressing or feeling deep disdain, scorn, or disrespect toward someone or something; showing a strong sense of superiority or dislike.

His contemptuous tone made it clear that he had little regard for the opposing viewpoint.
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