scornful

scornful(
skorn
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fuhl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. desdeñoso
My boss gave me a scornful look when I told him what happened.Mi jefe me lanzó una mirada desdeñosa cuando le dije lo que pasó.
b. despreciativo
Fernanda was unaffected by the scornful remarks of some of the critics.Fernanda no se vio afectada por los comentarios despreciativos de algunos de los críticos.
c. desdeñar (transitive verb)
The artist was scornful of those who imitated him.El artista desdeñaba a los que lo imitaban.
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