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scornful

/ˈskɔːrnfl/
scorn · ful ˈskɔːrn · fl
English Definition
adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision
中文释义
轻蔑的
Significado en Español
desdeñoso, despectivo
한국어 뜻
경멸하는, 멸시하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh miệt, coi thường
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Example Sentence

He gave a scornful laugh at the idea.

他对这个想法轻蔑地笑了笑。

Synonyms
contemptuous disdainful dismissive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “scornful”:

  1. A complimentary
  2. B respectful
  3. C admiring
  4. D contemptuous
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D — contemptuous. “scornful” means adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He gave a ______ laugh and quickly dismissed the young man's clever idea.

  1. A scornful
  2. B kind
  3. C gentle
  4. D warm
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A — scornful. “scornful” means adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision

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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.

How do you use “scornful” in a sentence?

He gave a scornful laugh at the idea. (他对这个想法轻蔑地笑了笑。)

What are synonyms for “scornful”?

contemptuous, disdainful, dismissive — all close in meaning to scornful (adj. feeling or expressing contempt or derision).

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.

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