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An act or statement that offends someone's pride or sense of dignity; harsh treatment
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Contumely (n)
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The contumelies of the rich businessmen hurt the homeless man's feelings
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Done, gotten, or made in a secret or stealy manner
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Surreptitious (adj)
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concerned and attentive; worried
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Solicitous (adj)
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The youth club hired additional chaperones to convince solicitous parents that their children would be well-supervised.
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