scornfulness
Example Sentences
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Claudio’s comrade Benedick, a sardonic bachelor, renews his “merry war” of scornfulness with the ever-disdainful Beatrice, Hero’s high-spirited cousin.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2014
But with tender scornfulness, Seraphael put out his hand in deprecation, and throwing back his hair, buried his head in the cushion of the carriage and shut his eyes.
From Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 by Elizabeth Sheppard
The young Count turned somewhat red, both at the coarseness and the scornfulness of the King's reply.
From Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The scornfulness of that laugh stung him, and he returned it with interest.
From Norston's Rest by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
Let him pay for his father's scornfulness; let her atone for her mother's disdain.
From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by William Davy Watson
