contumelious
/ˌkɑntəˈmiːliəs/
adjective
- Insulting and showing a rude lack of respect.
- He made a contumelious remark about her accent, which offended everyone.
- The critic's contumelious review attacked the author's character rather than the book.
- The politician's contumelious speech was condemned by both parties.
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