Definition of disdainful Disdainful
/dɪsdejˈnfʌl/ - [disdeynful] - dis•dain•ful
We found 5 definitions of disdainful from 4 different sources.
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| disdainful - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"; "haughty aristocrats"; "his lordly manners were offensive"; "walked with a prideful swagger"; "very sniffy about breaches of etiquette"; "his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air"; "a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer | ||
| haughty, imperious, lordly, overbearing, prideful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering | ||
| proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes" | ||
| disdainful - expressing extreme contempt | ||
| contemptuous, insulting, scornful | ||
| disrespectful exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- disdainful (a.)
Full of disdain; expressing disdain; scornful; contemptuous; haughty.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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disdainful
Expressive of disdain.
