Scornful
mediumSKORN-ful
adjective
Definition
Feeling or expressing contempt or derision
Examples
“She gave a scornful laugh at his suggestion.”
“His scornful attitude offended his colleagues.”
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GRE Tip
Scornful is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "contemptuous" or "disdainful" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "respectful".
Related GRE Words
disdainful
Showing contempt or lack of respect
contemptuous
Showing contempt; scornful; disdainful
condescending
Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
patronizing
Treating with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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