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Another word for disdainfully

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• adverb (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
scornfully
contemptuously
derisively
Strong
sneeringly
haughtily
superciliously
dismissively
arrogantly
condescendingly
patronizingly

Opposites of disdainfully

The opposite of disdainfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

respectfully
admiringly
reverently
deferentially
humbly
courteously
politely
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