contempt
nounA strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
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adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
degrading
adjectiveCausing a loss of dignity, respect, or self-worth.
derogatory
adjectiveExpressing disrespect or a low opinion of someone or something.
desecrate
verbTo treat something sacred or deeply respected with serious disrespect.
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.
flippancy
nounAn inappropriately light or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
flippant
adjectiveShowing an inappropriately casual or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
impertinent
adjectiveRudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.
Rudely disrespectful
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impudent
adjectiveRudely bold or disrespectful.
insolent
adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
irreverence
nounA lack of the respect or seriousness conventionally shown to someone or something.
irreverent
adjectiveShowing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.
profane
adjectiveShowing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
Disrespectful of the sacred
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sacrilegious
adjectiveShowing disrespect toward something regarded as sacred.
scorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
uncivil
adjectiveRude or lacking the courtesy expected in social interaction.
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