What does disdainful mean?
Disdainful means Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy..
Disdainful
/dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy..
Example Sentences
He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.
She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them.
Synonyms for disdainful
Antonyms for disdainful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more disdainful
- most disdainful
- disdainfull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disdainful?
Common synonyms include despising, scornful, contemptuous, supercilious.
What is the opposite of disdainful?
Possible antonyms include respectful, despicable.
How do you use disdainful in a sentence?
He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.
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