disdainful
[dis-deyn-fuhl, dih-steyn-]
- full of or showing disdain; scornful.
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Origin of disdainful
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Contemporary Examples
The general public used it disdainfully, but it was meaningful.
As for Hillary Clinton, once the darling of the pro-Israel community, “she is just an employee,” Foxman says disdainfully.
Historical Examples
The locksmith glanced at him disdainfully, but returned no other answer.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
"Guess that can't be much trouble," said Willie, disdainfully.
"We have met before, I think, Monsieur," she said disdainfully.
The Suitors of YvonneRaphael Sabatini
"He need fear nothing without that word," said Ruth disdainfully.
Mistress WildingRafael Sabatini
"True to their wildness, maybe," she answered him disdainfully.
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
disdainful
- showing or feeling disdain
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