Synonyms of scornful
17 similar words
Another word for scornful is disdainful. Other synonyms of scornful are low, withering, blistering, dismissive and belittling.
Synonyms and similar words for scornful
adjectiveShowing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- blisteringScornful.
- disrespectful
- sneerful
- belittlingThat belittles; condescending.
- contemptuous
- contumeliousRudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.
- deprecative
- derogative
- despisingAn act of despising.
- disdainfulShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- dismissiveShowing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
- lowDisparaging; assigning little value or excellence.
- scathing
- slightingIn the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative.
- sniffy
- witheringTending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
- slight datedSlighting; treating with disdain.
Meaning of scornful
- adjective Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
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Questions about synonyms of scornful
- What is another word for scornful?
- Scornful has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disdainful, low, withering, blistering, dismissive, belittling and slighting.
- What does scornful mean?
- Scornful means showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
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