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scornful adj

Scornful means showing that one thinks someone or something is beneath respect. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of scornful

  • showing that one thinks someone or something is beneath respect

Usage examples of scornful

She gave him a scornful look after he blamed the intern.

The review was scornful of the film's weak ending.

His scornful laugh made the new employee feel small.

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