DISDAINFUL


Meaning of DISDAINFUL in English

To be ~ means to dislike something or someone because you think they are unimportant or not worth your attention.

He is highly ~ of anything to do with the literary establishment...

= scornful, contemptuous

ADJ: oft ADJ of n

~ly

‘We know all about you,’ she said ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

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