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Contemptuous

/kəˈntɛmptʃuəs/
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(adj) Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Some artists are contemptuous of criticism.
My father is contemptuous of drunkards.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some artists are ____ of criticism.

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