Definition & Meaning of "disdainful"in English

disdainful

showing strong contempt or scorn toward someone or something

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most disdainful

Comparative

more disdainful

gradable

domain

emotion, behavior, attitude

Examples

She gave a disdainful laugh at the suggestion.

refusing or rejecting something with a feeling of superiority or contempt

arrogant

big

conceited

condescending

egoistic

Examples

Despite his attempts to contribute, he received only disdainful looks from the group.

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