2
critical(adjective, offensive, disdainful, unfavorable, disparaging)
2
defiant(adjective, disdainful)
2
demeaning(offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
2
denigrating
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despise
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despised
2
flagrant
2
hypercritical
2
imperious(aloof, pretentious, arrogant, lofty, proud)
2
inconsiderate(adjective, person, careless, negative, offhand)
2
ironical(adjective, mean, sharp, scorn, disdainful)
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libellous
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mean(adjective, person, evil, sharp, nasty)
2
misaffectionate(noun, adjective, person, negative)
2
misanthropical(adjective, person, attitude)
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nasty(adjective, mean, harsh, malicious, ironic)
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pejorative(offensive, critical, unfavorable, disparaging, contemptuous)
2
pessimistic(adjective, person, attitude)
2
scandalous
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self-important(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, haughty)
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