contempt
nounA strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
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adjectiveDeserving scorn or strong disapproval.
contemptuous
adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
derision
nounMockery that expresses contempt.
despise
verbTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
disdain
nounA feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or respect.
Feeling of superiority or contempt
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disdainful
adjectiveShowing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
dismissive
adjectiveTreating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.
emulation
nounAn attempt to match or surpass a model through imitation.
endeavor
nounAn earnest attempt or sustained effort toward a goal.
entice
verbTo attract or persuade someone by offering something appealing.
insolent
adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
pejorative
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or contempt.
Expressing disapproval
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pretension
nounAn attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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refractory
adjectiveStubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.
Resisting control
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scorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
spurn
verbTo reject or refuse someone or something with contempt.
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