Definition of scornful Scornful

/skɔˈɹnfʌl/ - [skornful] - scorn•ful

We found 5 definitions of scornful from 4 different sources.

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What does scornful mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

scornful - expressing extreme contempt
  contemptuous, disdainful, insulting
  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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  • scornful (a.)
    Full of scorn or contempt; contemptuous; disdainful.
  • scornful (a.)
    Treated with scorn; exciting scorn.

Part of speech

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  • scornful, adjective.

Pronunciation

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