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contempt vs rudeness

rudeness vs contempt

contempt and rudeness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contempt Yes No No No
rudeness Yes No No No
As nouns, rudeness is a hypernym of contempt; that is, rudeness is a word with a broader meaning than contempt:
  • contempt: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
  • rudeness: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of contempt include discourtesy.
contempt (noun) rudeness (noun)
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body a manner that is rude and insulting
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous a wild or unrefined state
open disrespect for a person or thing
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Difference between contempt and rudeness

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