Synonyms of disdainful
18 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for disdainful is low. Other synonyms of disdainful are scornful, supercilious, sniffy, dismissive and belittling. The opposite of disdainful is respectful.
Synonyms and similar words for disdainful
adjectiveShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- despisingAn act of despising.
- scornfulShowing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- contemptuous
- superciliousArrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
- belittlingThat belittles; condescending.
- blistering
- contumeliousRudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.
- deprecative
- derogative
- dismissiveShowing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
- disrespectful
- lowDisparaging; assigning little value or excellence.
- scathing
- slightingIn the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative.
- sneerful
- sniffyDisdainful; haughty.
- withering
- slight datedSlighting; treating with disdain.
Opposite of disdainful
adjectiveMore antonyms
- respectfulMarked or characterized by respect.
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
Meaning of disdainful
- adjective Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
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Questions about synonyms of disdainful
- What is another word for disdainful?
- Disdainful has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as low, scornful, supercilious, sniffy, dismissive, belittling and slighting.
- What is the opposite of disdainful?
- The opposite of disdainful is respectful. Other antonyms of disdainful are despicable.
- What does disdainful mean?
- Disdainful means showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
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