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SCORNFUL Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word scornful. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word scornful. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SCORNFUL

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1contemptuous
adjectiveadj
2disdainful
adjectiveadj
3contemptible
adjectiveadj
4derisive
adjectiveadj
5haughty
adjectiveadj
6mocking
verb, adjectivev, adj
7sneering
adjectiveadj
8insulting
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For SCORNFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scornful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
arrogant condescending contemptible contemptuous critical derisive disdainful mocking sneering

Alternatives for CONTEMPTUOUS

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