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disdainful

/dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/
adjective
  1. Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

    "He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."

Synonymscontemptuous, despising, scornful
Antonymsrespectful

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