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
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Scornful is stronger than critical; it includes contempt.
Word family
scorn (noun/verb)scornfully (adverb)
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