disdainfully

Examples

• All

• "I can't believe he would say that," she exclaimed disdainfully, rolling her eyes.

• Beatrice passes her prayer book disdainfully back to her servant.

  Fiction book (1998)

• And if I made a motion as if to take it away from her, she would disdainfully give it an extra lick.

  Fiction book (1995)

• "I'd never be able to shoot," Gary said, picking it up and looking disdainfully at it.

  Fiction book (1993)

• "Look at the trousers on him," she commented disdainfully.

  Fiction book (1997)

• "I don't wish to see him," I said disdainfully.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Turning disdainfully away from Casimir, Gaston called out, "Clear a space here."

  Fiction book (1992)

• When Dex expressed an interest in science, the elder Trumball snorted disdainfully: "You'll never be able to support yourself that way!"

  Fiction book (1999)

• Dobie emerged like a mechanic from under an engine, rubbing his head and glaring at Martin disdainfully.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Kate glances disdainfully over at Larry, who’s engrossed in the Home Shopping Club in the next room.

  Fiction book (1994)

Synonyms

M

mockingly

vsdisdainfully

9 5.6

In a way that makes fun of someone to show you do not respect them

may express contempt without active teasing or playful attack

D

derisively

vsdisdainfully

• Offensive

6 7.3

In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish

can show contempt without using direct ridicule or mockery

D

disrespectfully

vsdisdainfully

5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

adds a stronger feeling of contempt rather than general rudeness

C

contemptuously

vsdisdainfully

4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

is similar but may be used more generally for dismissive behavior

S

scornfully

vsdisdainfully

4 6.0

In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect

expresses contempt more as a cold dismissal than open hostility

C

cavalierly

vsdisdainfully

3 8.2

In a proud way that shows no concern for other people's feelings or safety

highlights a careless attitude rather than pure contempt

D

disparagingly

vsdisdainfully

• Offensive

3 7.3

In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them

focuses more on contempt as dislike than only belittling

S

sneeringly

vsdisdainfully

1 8.1

In a way that shows you do not respect someone or something

often presents contempt in attitude rather than facial mockery

D

derogatorily

vsdisdainfully

1 7.2

In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something

is broader, covering contempt without direct reputation harm

C

contumeliously

vsdisdainfully

• Offensive

9.9

In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect

focuses on contempt as an attitude rather than spoken insults

S

slightingly

vsdisdainfully

9.9

In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work

conveys stronger contempt rather than only mild or brief dismissal

D

derisorily

vsdisdainfully

• Offensive

9.9

In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly

may express contempt as an attitude without active mocking

S

scoffingly

vsdisdainfully

• Offensive

8.6

In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly

can express contempt more seriously rather than as laughter

S

snottily

vsdisdainfully

• Informal

8.8

In a rude way that shows someone thinks they are better than others

expresses contempt more as quiet dismissal than open arrogance

Antonyms

R

respectfully

101 2.3

In a polite way to someone

How Respectful

reverently

7 5.5

respectfully

101 2.3

indifferently

4 4.0

dismissively

6 5.5

disdainfully

3 7.3

contemptuously

4 7.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology