scornful
adjectiveHow many syllables in scornful?
There are 2 syllables in the word scornful.How to pronounce scornful:
Definition of scornful:
- scornful (adjective):
- mocking or scornful
- full of scorn contemptuous
- expressing extreme contempt.
Synonyms for scornful:
abhorrent
arrogant
brash
brassy
brazen
cavalier
cheeky
cocky
contemptuous
contumelious
cruel
defiant
derisive
discourteous
disdainful
disrespectful
fresh
hateful
haughty
impertinent
impudent
insolent
insulting
jeering
malicious
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Antonyms for scornful:
acclamatory
admiring
adulatory
affable
applauding
appreciating
appreciative
approachable
approbative
approbatory
approving
attentive
caring
celebratory
cheerful
chivalrous
civil
commendatory
commending
compassionate
complimentary
congratulatory
considerate
courteous
courtly
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- planning
- clergy
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- tomboy
- titty
- spatter
- sneaker
- sigbus
- phylum
- milking
- maltreat
- find out
- darkened
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- Noemi
- keenly
- impugn
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- Ceylon
- breastwork
- archway
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- teaching
- tangle
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