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scornful

/ˈskɔːrn.fəl/
scorn · ful
Adverb:scornfully
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scornful Lexical Profile

scornful Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'scorn' (borrowed from Old French 'escorner', meaning to mock or insult) combined with the Old English suffix '-ful'.

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