Disdainfully: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry.

Use 'contemptuously' to show a strong feeling of disdain and disgust towards someone or something perceived as inferior or worthless. This word often carries a stronger negative connotation.

• She glanced at him contemptuously when he failed to understand the simple instructions.
• He laughed contemptuously at the idea.

Use 'disrespectfully' when showing a lack of respect or rudeness towards someone or something. It is a general term that can apply in many situations.

• The student spoke disrespectfully to the teacher.
• He behaved disrespectfully during the meeting.

Use 'scornfully' when showing intense contempt or disdain toward someone or something considered despicable or unworthy. It can often convey a sense of ridicule.

• She looked at their efforts scornfully and said it was pointless.
• He scornfully dismissed the idea as nonsense.

Use this when someone shows a lack of respect or contempt for others, often in a curt or dismissive manner.

• She looked at him disdainfully when he made the mistake.
• He spoke disdainfully about their efforts.

Indicates someone who is proud and shows disdain or lack of respect for others, often with an overbearing attitude.

• The waiter was haughtily ignoring the customer's requests.
• She looked haughtily at her classmates.

This is used when someone believes they are better or more important than others, and they show this through their behavior and words.

• He arrogantly assumed he would win the competition.
• She arrogantly dismissed their opinions.

Used when someone feels they are better than others in quality or position and demonstrates this through their attitude or actions.

• He spoke superiorly about his education.
• She always behaved superiorly, making others feel inferior.