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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disdainful contemptuous scorn mocking derisive sarcastic sneering dismissive condescending superior haughty arrogant prideful insolent impertinent impudent rude disrespectful insulting offensive abusive belittling demeaning degrading humiliating taunting teasing ridiculing mocking jeering scoffing sneering snobbish patronizing snooty high-handed overbearing domineering tyrannical oppressive disdain contempt scornfulness disrespect rudeness offensiveness abusiveness belittlement demeaningness degradingness humiliation taunt tease ridicule mock jeer scoff sneer

    Meaning of Be Scornful

    The primary meaning of "be scornful" is to feel or express contempt or disdain for something or someone.

    Definitions

    • To feel or express contempt or disdain for something or someone
    • * To regard someone or something as unworthy of respect or consideration
    • * To treat someone or something with contempt or disdain

    Etymology of Be Scornful

    The word "scornful" originates from the Old French word "escarnir", meaning "to mock" or "to scorn", which is derived from the Latin word "excarneare", meaning "to flesh out" or "to mock"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a feeling or expression of contempt or disdain

    Example Uses

    • She was scornful of his attempts to apologize for his behavior
    • * He was scornful of the idea of working for a large corporation
    • * The audience was scornful of the performer's lack of talent

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respectful considerate kind gentle polite courteous gracious humble modest unassuming deferential compliant obedient submissive yielding tolerant patient understanding empathetic compassionate sympathetic appreciative admiring approving praising complimentary flattering laudatory eulogistic encomiastic

    Related Nouns

    scorn contempt disdain disrespect rudeness offensiveness abusiveness belittlement demeaningness degradingness humiliation taunt tease ridicule mock jeer scoff sneer insult slur affront indignity outrage umbrage offense irritation annoyance vexation displeasure discontent

    Related Verbs

    scorn disdain contempt mock ridicule tease taunt jeer scoff sneer insult offend abuse belittle demean degrade humiliate disrespect snub slight ignore overlook disregard dismiss

    Related Adjectives

    scornful contemptuous disdainful disrespectful rude offensive abusive belittling demeaning degrading humiliating taunting teasing ridiculing mocking jeering scoffing sneering insulting condescending superior haughty arrogant prideful insolent impertinent impudent