scornful

scorn·ful

adj \ˈskȯrn-fəl\

Definition of SCORNFUL

: full of scorn : contemptuous

— scorn·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— scorn·ful·ness noun

Examples of SCORNFUL

1. He's scornful of anyone who disagrees with his political beliefs.
2. <the actress gave the paparazzi a scornful glare before breezing on by them>

First Known Use of SCORNFUL

14th century

Related to SCORNFUL

Synonyms: abhorrent, disdainful, contemptuous

Antonyms: admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving

Related Words: bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, cheeky, cocky, discourteous, disrespectful, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy; arrogant, cavalier, highfalutin (also hifalutin), high-handed, high-hat, pretentious, uppish, uppity; haughty, lofty, lordly, prideful, sniffish, snobbish, supercilious; pompous, self-important, superior; catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful

Near Antonyms: deferential, regardful, respectful; accepting, tolerant; courteous, polite

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Rhymes with SCORNFUL

mournful