Disdainful

Quick meaning: Disdainful is an adjective meaning Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

Meaning

Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

Example Sentences

She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them.

He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.

Word Forms

• disdainfull

Synonyms for disdainful

Depending on context, synonyms include despising, scornful, contemptuous, supercilious, belittling, blistering.

Antonyms for disdainful

Common opposites include respectful, despicable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contemptuous, scornful, insulting, disrespectful, sniffy, supercilious.

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