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disdainful
adjective
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Divide disdainful into syllables:

dis · dain · ful

How to pronounce disdainful:

Definition of disdainful:

disdainful (adjective):
expressing extreme contempt.
distant or haughty in manner
full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior full of or expressing scorn or disdain

Synonyms for disdainful:

pretentiousinsolentsnobbishhaughtysuperciliouscontemptuoussassyhatefulmaliciouscruel
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