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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 sentences

  • “The head waiter gave a disdainful glance at their casual clothes.”
  • “She was disdainful of anyone who had not read the classics.”

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

Synonyms for disdainful

Antonyms

  • respectful

Find it in: Advanced English words, Words to describe a person.

Related words

disheveledUntidy and messy, especially of someone's hair, clothes, or general appearance.dogmaticStating opinions in a forceful, superior way, as if they could never be wrong.dourSerious, unfriendly, and severe in manner or appearance.curtRudely short in what you say or how you respond, showing impatience or a lack of warmth.credulousToo willing to believe whatever you are told; easily fooled.covetousFull of greedy longing, especially for things that belong to other people.