Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scornful
Adjective
/ˈskɔrnfl/
Definition
Feeling or expressing contempt or disdain.
Examples
- She gave a scornful laugh at his ridiculous proposal.
- The critic was scornful of the artist’s latest work.
- He had a scornful attitude towards those who didn’t agree with him.
Meaning
Scornful refers to a feeling or showing that someone or something is worthless or deserving of disdain.
Synonyms
- Contemptuous
- Derisive
- Disdainful
- Dismissive
