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scornful Antonyms

Opposite of scornful

Pinning down the opposite of scornful requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or expressing strong contempt, mockery, or derision toward someone or something considered unworthy.

Usage Example

"The critic gave a respectful review of the new play, dismissing the plot as unoriginal and predictable."

Strongest
respectful
admiring
Strong
appreciative
reverent
deferential
complimentary
approving

Similar words to scornful

Words similar to scornful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

contemptuous
disdainful
derisive
dismissive
sneering
supercilious
mocking
haughty
See all synonyms of scornful

• Nearby Words

score
scoreless
scorn
scornful
scornfully
scorpion
scotch

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scornful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scornful
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