disdainful

[dis-deyn-fuhl]

adjective

1. full of or showing disdain; scornful.

   Synonyms: supercilious, haughty, derisive, contemptuous

disdainful

/ dɪsˈdeɪnfʊl /

adjective

1. showing or feeling disdain

Other Word Forms

• disdainfully adverb
• disdainfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disdainful¹

First recorded in 1535–45; disdain + -ful

Example Sentences

A slap over extra cover for six was part of some disdainful treatment of Boland, who conceded 62 from his 10 overs.

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However, she was on the receiving end of many curious, pitying, and disdainful looks.

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Weiss is extremely popular among corporate executives disdainful of high taxes and big government.

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From the directors' box came disdainful comments, on the lack of defensive work by the main stars, despite meetings between the manager and them to turn things around, and Ancelotti's management of emerging talents.

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Following England regularly is to know captain Ben Stokes is disdainful about the idea of being "ruthless".

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Related Words

• aloof 
• arrogant 
• averse 
• contemptuous 
• derisive 
• haughty 
• unsympathetic