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disdainful

/dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/adjective

Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

Example sentence

  • He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.

Featured as word of the day on October 21, 2027.

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