scornful
/ˈskɔːrnfl/
scorn · ful
ˈskɔːrn · fl
English Definition
adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision
Significado en Español
desdeñoso, despectivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh miệt, coi thường
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “scornful”:
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A
complimentary
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B
respectful
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C
admiring
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D
contemptuous
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D — contemptuous.
“scornful” means adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision
Common questions about “scornful”
What does “scornful” mean?
scornful — adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision. In Chinese: 轻蔑的.
How do you pronounce “scornful”?
scornful is pronounced /ˈskɔːrnfl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: scorn · ful.
Is “scornful” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. scornful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
