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contemptuous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin contemptus or from contempt +? -uous.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /k?n?t?m(p).t?u.?s/, /k?n?t?m(p).t??s/, /k?n?t?m(p).tju.?s/
  • (US) IPA(key): /k?n?t?mp.t?u.?s/

Adjective

contemptuous (comparative more contemptuous, superlative most contemptuous)

  1. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Synonyms

  • disdainful
  • dismissive

Antonyms

  • respectful

Derived terms

  • contemptuously

Related terms

  • contemn
  • contempt

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maddening

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?mæd?n??/

Adjective

maddening (comparative more maddening, superlative most maddening)

  1. Causing frustration or anger.
  2. Leading to insanity.

Derived terms

  • maddeningly

Verb

maddening

  1. present participle of madden

Anagrams

  • demanding

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