scornful
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- scornfully adverb
- scornfulness noun
- unscornful adjective
- unscornfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of scornful
Example Sentences
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A big part of right-wing propaganda is to paint liberals as scornful elites, which — sometimes there is some of that, it’s part of human nature.
From Salon
What price female solidarity and empowerment, after all, if the weapon of actualization is an abusive system, one that invariably draws Santosh into its clubby, scornful, vigilante mindset?
From Los Angeles Times
The politicians, socialites, and Catholic leaders present at the dinner didn’t take the joke well, but their groans weren’t nearly as scornful as the former First Lady’s reaction.
From Salon
At other times, Trump was more animated, whispering to his legal team and reacting to the proceedings with scornful expressions.
From Salon
Women she spoke with were “scornful” of her approach.
From Los Angeles Times
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