disdainful

adjective
UK: /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
US: /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/

  1. Showing a lack of respect or strong dislike for someone or something because you think they are not good enough.

    1. She gave me a disdainful look and walked away from me at speed.
    2. The politician spoke in a disdainful tone, dismissing the opposition's arguments and presenting a disdainful point.

  2. Expressing contempt; scornful; regarding someone or something as inferior or worthless.

    1. He was very disdainful of people without good jobs.
    2. With a disdainful sneer, the manager rejected my proposal, revealing his disdainful point for innovative ideas.

Synonyms

contemptuous haughty supercilious arrogant scornful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disdainful" in English means: Showing a lack of respect or strong dislike for someone or something because you think they are not good enough., Expressing contempt; scornful; regarding someone or something as inferior or worthless..

The phonetic transcription of "disdainful" is /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/ in British English and /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disdainful": contemptuous, haughty, supercilious, arrogant, scornful.

Example usage of "disdainful": "She gave me a disdainful look and walked away from me at speed.". More examples on the page.