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disdainful

/dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/adjective

Showing scorn and a marked lack of concern for people seen as beneath one's notice.

Example sentence

  • The head waiter gave a disdainful glance at their casual clothes.

Usually followed by 'of': disdainful of the rules. Cooler and more superior in tone than 'scornful'.

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