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disdainfully

/dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.i/
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Adjective:disdainful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows contempt, scorn, or a lack of respect; as if regarding someone or something as unworthy of one's consideration.

Example

"The critic looked disdainfully at the amateurish painting before walking out of the gallery."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'disdainful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'disdain' comes via Old French 'desdeignier' from Latin 'dedignari', meaning 'to refuse as unworthy' (from 'de-', expressing reversal, and 'dignus', meaning 'worthy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disdainfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disdainfully
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