disdainfully
[ dis-deyn-fuh-lee ]
/ dɪsˈdeɪn fə li /
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Definition of disdainfully
adverb
in a way that shows contempt or scorn:Once disdainfully regarded as mosquito-infested swamps, wetlands today are appreciated for providing critical wildlife habitat, assisting with water purification, and helping to store water during storms and floods.
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Origin of disdainfully
Words nearby disdainfully
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