scornful
adjective C2
Plain meaning
showing strong disrespect because you think something is stupid or worthless
Exam-register meaning
marked by contemptuous rejection or derision
In context
naturalShe gave a scornful laugh when she heard the excuse.
examThe narrator’s scornful tone reveals his contempt for social hypocrisy.
Common collocations
scornful lookscornful tonescornful remark
Watch out
Scornful is stronger than critical; it includes contempt.
Word family
scorn (noun/verb)scornfully (adverb)