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disdainful
adjective
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
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dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl
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adjective
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
“Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines”
adjective
Expressing extreme contempt
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Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
Haughty aristocrats
His lordly manners were offensive
Walked with a prideful swagger
Very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
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