scornful
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- scornfully adverb
- scornfulness noun
- unscornful adjective
- unscornfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of scornful
Example Sentences
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The politicians, socialites, and Catholic leaders present at the dinner didn’t take the joke well, but their groans weren’t nearly as scornful as the former First Lady’s reaction.
From Salon
Women she spoke with were “scornful” of her approach.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s scornful about John Ray, the experienced financial cleanup artist brought into FTX as its post-bankruptcy CEO to untangle the mess and find whatever assets still exist to pay back customers and creditors.
From Los Angeles Times
Doctors are generally held in high regard today, but Romans of the first century were skeptical, even scornful, of medical practitioners, many of whom ministered to ailments they did not understand.
From New York Times
John Mellencamp’s new album, “Orpheus Descending,” is a scornful look at America.
From New York Times
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