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Disdainful: meaning, definitions and examples

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disdainful

 

[ dɪsˈdeɪnfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

attitude towards someone or something

Showing contempt or lack of respect.

Synonyms

contemptuous, disrespectful, scornful

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a disdainful look.
  • She responded with a disdainful tone.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior or expression

Feeling or showing haughty disdain.

Synonyms

arrogant, haughty, snobbish

Examples of usage

  • His disdainful attitude towards the staff was evident.
  • The actress was known for her disdainful remarks.

Translations

Translations of the word "disdainful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdenhoso

🇮🇳 तिरस्कारपूर्ण

🇩🇪 verächtlich

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 зневажливий

🇵🇱 pogardliwy

🇯🇵 軽蔑的な

🇫🇷 dédaigneux

🇪🇸 desdeñoso

🇹🇷 küçümseyen

🇰🇷 경멸하는

🇸🇦 مستهين

🇨🇿 pohrdavý

🇸🇰 pohrdavý

🇨🇳 轻蔑的

🇸🇮 prezirljiv

🇮🇸 fyrirlitinn

🇰🇿 менсінбеушілік

🇬🇪 ზიზღით

🇦🇿 təkliklə

🇲🇽 desdeñoso

Etymology

The word 'disdainful' originated from the Middle English word 'disdeynful', which came from the Old French word 'desdainful'. It has been in use since the 14th century to describe a feeling of contempt or lack of respect towards someone or something.

See also: disdain, disdainer, disdainfully.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,653, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.