
Disdainful
Emotional Tone
Disdainful often carries a strong negative emotion, expressing a lack of respect.

His disdainful comments about the amateur performance were hurtful.
Body Language
A disdainful attitude can be conveyed through body language, not just words.

She looked at the messy room with a disdainful eye roll.
Social Situations
Using 'disdainful' may suggest a hierarchical view of social interactions.

At the gala, his disdainful manner made him unpopular.
Compare with
ArrogantCondescendContemptuousDismissiveHaughtyProudScornfulSnobbishSuperior
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