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disdainful

[ dis-deyn-fuhl, dih-steyn- ]
/ dɪsˈdeɪn fəl, dɪˈsteɪn- /
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adjective

full of or showing disdain; scornful.

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Origin of disdainful

First recorded in 1535–45; disdain + -ful
Related formsdis·dain·ful·ly, adverbdis·dain·ful·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for disdainfully

disdainful

/ (dɪsˈdeɪnfʊl) /

adjective

showing or feeling disdain
Derived Formsdisdainfully, adverbdisdainfulness, noun
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