contempt, disdain, scorn

patricia H.
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  1. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  2. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  3. scorn
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  4. disrespect
    an expression of lack of regard
  5. disobedience
    the failure to follow rules or comply
  6. noncompliance
    the failure to obey
  7. despite
    contemptuous disregard
  8. pleased
    experiencing or manifesting pleasure
  9. chuffed
    very pleased
  10. bucked up
    inspired with confidence
  11. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  12. encouraged
    inspired with confidence
  13. gratified
    having received what was desired
  14. entertained
    pleasantly occupied
  15. proud of
    feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth
Created on Thu Mar 06 10:01:03 EST 2008 (updated Thu Mar 06 10:08:23 EST 2008)

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