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DISDAINFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Example:
a more swaggering mood than usual
Synonyms:
disdainful; haughty; imperious; lordly; overbearing; prideful; sniffy; supercilious; swaggering
Classified under:
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
Derivation:
disdainfulness (the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Expressing extreme contempt
Synonyms:
contemptuous; disdainful; insulting; scornful
Classified under:
Similar:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
Derivation:
disdainfulness (the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior)
