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disdainfully

adverb

without respect; in a disdainful manner

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adverb

  1. without respect; in a disdainful manner

    “she spoke of him contemptuously”

adverb

  1. in a proud and domineering manner

    “he treated his staff cavalierly”

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Example Sentences

she spoke of him contemptuously
he treated his staff cavalierly

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