Disdainful
adj
adj ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
"He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."
Adjective
- 1 having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy wordnet
- 2 expressing extreme contempt wordnet
Example
More examples"She pooh-poohed the idea with a disdainful wave of her hand."
Etymology
From disdain + -ful.