scornful

Example Sentences

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That remark prompted a number of scornful responses from critics.

From New York Times

Thompson, tottering around under turbans and enormous pastries of hair — the Baroness’ look is slightly dated; Estella’s is up-to-the-minute London punk — is a queen who’s scornful of her kingdom.

From Seattle Times

Bukele appeared scornful of the State Department list, noting in a post on Twitter that it did not include any members of the conservative opposition party ARENA.

From Reuters

Democratic voters were the most scornful, as just 11 percent approved of the performance on Capitol Hill, according to the monthly Gallup poll.

From Washington Post

A couple referred to it as a redemption tour with scornful irony.

From New York Times