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- [skawrn-fuh l]
- /ˈskɔrn fəl/
- /ˈskɔːn.fəl/
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- [skawrn-fuh l]
- /ˈskɔrn fəl/
Definitions of scornful word
- adjective scornful full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way. 1
- adjective scornful contemptuous 1
- adjective scornful If you are scornful of someone or something, you show contempt for them. 0
- adjective scornful filled with or showing scorn or contempt 0
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Origin of scornful
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at scorn, -ful
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Parts of speech for Scornful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scornful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scornful
noun scornful
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
- high-handedness — condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner.
adj scornful
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- bent out of shape — very angry, upset, or agitated
- biggety — conceited or self-important.
- cavalier — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier, you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people's feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
adjective scornful
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- jeering — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- mocking — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
Antonyms for scornful
adj scornful
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
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