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contemptuousness vs high-handedness

high-handedness vs contemptuousness

contemptuousness and high-handedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemptuousness Yes No No No
high-handedness Yes No No No
As nouns, high-handedness is a hypernym of contemptuousness; that is, high-handedness is a word with a broader meaning than contemptuousness:
  • contemptuousness: the manifestation of scorn and contempt
  • high-handedness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hypernyms of contemptuousness include arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, lordliness.
contemptuousness (noun) high-handedness (noun)
the manifestation of scorn and contempt overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Difference between contemptuousness and high-handedness

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