disdainful
[ dis-deyn-fuhl, dih-steyn- ]
/ dɪsˈdeɪn fəl, dɪˈsteɪn- /
adjective
full of or showing disdain; scornful.
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Origin of disdainful
SYNONYMS FOR disdainful
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disdainful
/ (dɪsˈdeɪnfʊl) /
adjective
showing or feeling disdain
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