Disdainful

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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/

Definitions of disdainful

adjective showing contempt or lack of respect

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him a disdainful look when he tried to flirt with her.

A2 The teacher's disdainful attitude towards the students was evident in her tone of voice.

B1 His disdainful remarks about the new policy did not sit well with his colleagues.

B2 The celebrity's disdainful behavior towards the fans caused a backlash on social media.

C1 The politician's disdainful dismissal of the opposition's arguments only served to further divide the country.

C2 The art critic's disdainful critique of the painting revealed his bias and lack of understanding of the artist's intentions.

Examples of disdainful in a Sentence

formal The professor looked disdainful as he watched the students chatting during the lecture.

informal She gave a disdainful look to the person who cut in line at the grocery store.

slang The popular girl at school always acts disdainful towards anyone she considers beneath her.

figurative His disdainful attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.

Grammatical Forms of disdainful

past tense

disdained

plural

disdainfuls

comparative

more disdainful

superlative

most disdainful

present tense

disdains

future tense

will disdain

perfect tense

have disdained

continuous tense

is disdaining

singular

disdainful

positive degree

disdainful

infinitive

to disdain

gerund

disdaining

participle

disdained

Origin and Evolution of disdainful

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'disdainful' originated from the Old French word 'desdaigneux' which came from the Latin word 'de-' (intensive prefix) and 'dignare' (to deem worthy).
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disdainful' has retained its original meaning of showing contempt or scorn towards something or someone, but it may also be used in a more general sense to convey a sense of superiority or haughtiness.