English Explanatory Dictionary

disdainful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disdainful.wav

Word forms

disdainful more disdainful most disdainful disdainfull

Etymology

From disdain + -ful.

Synonyms

despising scornful contemptuous supercilious belittling blistering contumelious deprecative derogative disdainful dismissive disrespectful low scathing slight slighting sneerful sniffy withering

Antonyms

respectful despicable

Related words

abusive condescending degrading disparaging patronizing

Derived words

disdainfully disdainfulness
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