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contemptuous vs contempt

contempt vs contemptuous

contemptuous is not a noun while contempt is a noun.

contemptuous is an adjective but contempt is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemptuous No Yes No No
contempt Yes No No No
contemptuous (noun) contempt (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
contemptuous (adjective) contempt (adjective)
expressing extreme contempt
Difference between contemptuous and contempt

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