Scornful (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing extreme contempt.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's scornful tone towards her opponent was met with outrage from the audience.
- Her scornful laughter echoed through the hallway as she walked away from the conversation.
- The judge's scornful expression made it clear that he had no patience for the defendant's excuses.
- The critic's scornful review of the movie was so harsh that it sparked a heated debate among film enthusiasts.
- The teacher's scornful remarks about the student's artwork left the child feeling humiliated and defeated.