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contempt vs contemptuous

contemptuous vs contempt

contempt is a noun but contemptuous is not a noun.

contempt is not an adjective while contemptuous is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contempt Yes No No No
contemptuous No Yes No No
contempt (noun) contemptuous (noun)
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
open disrespect for a person or thing
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
contempt (adjective) contemptuous (adjective)
expressing extreme contempt
Difference between contempt and contemptuous

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