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scornfully Synonyms

Another word for scornfully

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses open contempt, derision, or a feeling that someone or something is worthless.

Usage Example

"The critic spoke contemptuously of the director's latest film, dismissing the plot as unoriginal."

Strongest
contemptuously
disdainfully
derisively
sneeringly
Strong
mockingly
scoffingly
dismissively
disparagingly
haughtily

Opposites of scornfully

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

respectfully
admiringly
reverently
approvingly
appreciatively
deferentially
humbly
See all opposites of scornfully

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scornfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scornfully
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