disdainful
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fəl, dɪˈsteɪn- adjective
full of or showing disdain; scornful.
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| —adj | |
| showing or feeling disdain | |
| disdainfully | |
| —adv | |
| disdainfulness | |
| —n | |
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Disdainful
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Example sentences
At one big caravansary the duke behind the counter was unusually disdainful in manner, even for a hotel clerk.
She repeated her explanation impatiently, something disdainful and sinister in her metallic little voice.
When he does get out, it is to perform activities that are sure to upset people and bring a disdainful smirk to his face.
When they have no explanation to offer, they give short dignified replies, disdainful of the ignorance of the multitude.
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