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Contumelious
see synonyms of contumeliousAdjective
1. contumelious
arrogantly insolent
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Contumelious
see synonyms of contumelious adjective
rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating
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Contumelious
see synonyms of contumeliousn. pl. con·tu·me·lies
1. Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance; insolence.
2. An insolent or arrogant remark or act.
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