scornful (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈskɔːrnfl/

Definition

Feeling or expressing extreme contempt or disdain; showing that you believe someone or something is worthless or despicable.

Examples

• Her scornful gaze made him feel small and insignificant.

• The critic wrote a scornful review, dismissing the new film as amateurish.

• He uttered a scornful laugh at their naive suggestion.

How to Use scornful

scornful of (prepositional phrase)

Feeling or showing contempt for something or someone. — "He was scornful of their attempts to modernize the ancient traditions."

Synonyms of scornful

Words with a similar meaning to scornful:

• disdainful
• contemptuous
• derisive
• supercilious

Antonyms of scornful

Words with the opposite meaning to scornful:

• admiring
• respectful
• approving

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