disdainful

The definition of disdainful is rejecting something with contempt or because it is beneath you.

(adjective)

An example of someone who is disdainful is a person saying they dislike someone just because of their religion.

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See disdainful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof

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See disdainful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Expressive of disdain; scornful and contemptuous. See Synonyms at proud.

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  • dis·dainˈful·ly adverb
  • dis·dainˈful·ness noun

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