supercilious

Example Sentences

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Most memorable is the exit of Pozzo and Lucky that finds Pozzo slowly pushing Lucky in his wheelchair—illustrating the idea that there remains a bedrock of humanity even in this supercilious boor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Aldridge’s Stanley is as obtuse as he is supercilious, a dangerous combination for Francis and a hilarious one for us.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

He accused her comments of being "supercilious lectures from someone who thinks they are superior on these issues".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

But they are united in their certainty that their decisions, not the gripes of some supercilious state legislators, are the law of the land.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2023

There was something sleek and new about him, about the fine cut of his suit, but his supercilious expression was the same, as was his hoarse voice.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie