Scornful synonyms
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Part of speech:
(Informal) Lofty in manner; haughty; pompous
Given to the use of vulgar, coarse, or abusive language.
Characterized by improper or wrongful use:
Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting:
Acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous:
respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
admiring (antonym)
Feeling or showing admiration.
gracious (antonym)
(Archaic) Enjoying favor or grace; acceptable or pleasing.
polite (antonym)
Having or showing good manners; esp., courteous, considerate, tactful, etc.
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.
Deserving of contempt or scorn; vile.
(Archaic) Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant.
respect (related)
Showing scorn and disrespect toward (someone or something)
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
with the nose in the air
Given to scorning
Mocking; jeering.
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
The definition of cynical is having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs.
Meticulously or excessively critical.
(Of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.
Characterized by scorn
flattering (antonym)
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
Having or displaying a sense of overbearing self-worth or self-importance.
Characterized by scorn
Boldly resisting opposition.
Feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.
reproachful (related)
condescending (related)
tactless (related)
dismissive (related)
Characterized by scorn
on-one-s-high-horse
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