disdainful

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They also told me he could turn on a dime and become reclusive or even disdainful of dinner guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ruffin counters before delivering the death blow with a wink and faintly disdainful sneer: “That’s journalism.”

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

Following England regularly is to know captain Ben Stokes is disdainful about the idea of being "ruthless".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

He also is openly disdainful of Marissa’s military service, and tells her he’d break up with her if she reenlisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

Such was the wondrous power of this disdainful young man.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton