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What is another word for Scornful? – 147 Scornful Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disdainful contemptuous scorn mocking derisive sneering sarcastic sardonic dismissive condescending patronizing supercilious haughty arrogant proud disdain disrespectful insolent impertinent impudent rude abrasive caustic acerbic bitter snide snippy derisory jeering taunting teasing belittling demeaning deprecating depreciating

    Meaning of Scornful

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "scornful" means having or showing contempt or disdain for something or someone, often in a mocking or sneering way.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "scornful" as feeling or showing contempt or disdain, often in a way that is meant to be hurtful or insulting.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "scornful" as feeling or showing contempt or disdain, often in a way that is meant to be mocking or sneering.

    Example Uses

    • The scornful look on her face made it clear that she didn't approve of my idea.
    • He gave a scornful laugh when I told him I was going to try out for the team.
    • The scornful tone in her voice made me feel belittled and unimportant.
    • The newspaper's scornful editorial criticized the government's handling of the crisis.
    • The scornful glances from the other kids made me feel like an outcast.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respectful considerate thoughtful kind compassionate empathetic understanding tolerant accepting approving admiring appreciative fond affectionate gentle courteous polite humble modest unassuming gracious diplomatic tactful sympathetic

    Related Nouns

    contempt disdain scorn mockery sarcasm derision sneer disdainfulness condescension haughtiness arrogance pride disrespect insolence impertinence impudence rudeness abrasiveness causticity acerbity bitterness snideness snippiness derisiveness jeer taunt tease belittlement demeaning deprecation depreciation

    Related Verbs

    scorn disdain mock sneer deride ridicule tease taunt jeer belittle demean deprecate depreciate disrespect insult affront offend hurt wound slight snub condescend patronize humiliate mortify abuse mistreat

    Related Adjectives

    contemptuous disdainful mocking derisive sneering sarcastic sardonic condescending patronizing supercilious haughty arrogant proud disrespectful insolent impertinent impudent rude abrasive caustic acerbic bitter snide snippy derisory jeering taunting teasing belittling demeaning