disdainful

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective expressing extreme contempt
  2. adjective having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer

Etymology

From disdain + -ful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

contemptuous, insulting, scornful

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