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- [dis-deyn-fuh l, dih-steyn-]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn fəl, dɪˈsteɪn-/
- /dɪsˈdeɪnfəlɪ/
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- [dis-deyn-fuh l, dih-steyn-]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn fəl, dɪˈsteɪn-/
Definitions of disdainfully word
- adjective disdainfully full of or showing disdain; scornful. 1
- noun disdainfully In a disdainful manner. 1
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Origin of disdainfully
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; disdain + -ful
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Parts of speech for Disdainfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disdainfully popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disdainfully
adv disdainfully
- suspiciously — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- skeptically — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
adverb disdainfully
- sneeringly — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
- scornfully — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- derisively — characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
- condescendingly — In a condescending manner.
- aloofly — at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates.
Antonyms for disdainfully
adv disdainfully
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adverb disdainfully
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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